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Overview

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• About View
  • David Kier Building is a very large building with 6 levels.
  • The building has 5 lifts.
  • The building has 1 main staircase.
  • The building floors are signed as: Basement, Lower Ground, Ground, 1, 2 and 3.
  • View information on David Keir Building.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The building also has on-street standard parking and a campus car park nearby.
  • The nearest train station is Belfast.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Belfast.
  • This bus 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 sloped.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
• This entrance gives access to the entrance foyer on the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
• There are 4 other entrances.
• 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via ramp.
• 2 of the other entrances have stepped access.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • The building is divided into blocks 0 to 5. The room numbers on all floors begin with the floor number ie 0G.011. The first digit in the second part of the room number indicates the block which the room is in. The example would be on the ground floor of block 0.
  • There are well placed floorplans with 'you are here' markers to assist with getting around the building.
  • It is possible to walk around each floor in a loop.
  • There are 5 lifts within the building .
  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
• Circulation View
  • There are automatic doors, which are push pad activated, along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located at the far end of the basement corridor, in block 0 on the lower ground floor, 2 in block 1 on the ground floor, in block 5 on the ground floor, in block 0 on the first floor, in block 0 on the second floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on Raked Lecture Theatre 0G.115 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Raked Lecture Theatre 0G.110 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building The Bridge Lecture Theatre (opens new tab).
• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on David Keir Building Room 01.041 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building 01.403 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building 01.522 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building 02.042 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building 03.005 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building 03.034 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building Chemical Engineering Teaching Lab 0B.436 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building 0G.410 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building 02.525 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building LG.018 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building LG.201 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building Office 01.533A (opens new tab).
• Seminar Rooms View
  • View information on David Keir Building Seminar Room 0G.533 (opens new tab).
• Labs View
  • View information on David Keir Building Laboratory 0G.201 (opens new tab).
  • View information on David Keir Building Structures Teaching Laboratory 0G.031 (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on David Keir Building Boardroom 01.016/01.018 (opens new tab).

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Parking (Cark Park LG Block 4)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Malone Road, on Cloreen Park, ahead on turning on to Cloreen Park.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 133cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 36m from the Rear Accessible, from Car Park to LG Block 5.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance ( Main Stranmills Road)

• This entrance is located to 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 level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Entrance (Stranmillis Road )

• This entrance is located to the front of the building.
• The entrance area is not 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 handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• There are 5 steps as you enter.
• There is a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends 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 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 95cm.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.

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Entrance (Rear Accessible from Car Park to LG Block 5)

• This entrance is located to the rear of the car park on the right.
• The entrance area is not 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 handrails on both sides.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 125cm.
• There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 92cm.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.

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Reception School of Chemistry and Engineering - Level G

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the left of the Stranmillis Road entrance.
  • The distance from the Stranmillis Road 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 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has screens 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Reception (School of Nature and Built Environment - Block 0,Level 1)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located in block 0, on level 1.
  • The distance from the lift is 11m.
• 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 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some 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: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Lift ( Main Entrance Block 0, Level G)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left from the Stranmillis Road main entrance.
• The distance from Stranmillis Road main accessible entrance is 8m.
• 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
  • LG, G, 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 800kg.
  • 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 81cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 163cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Stranmills Road Block 0, Level G)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the Stranmills Road entrance.
• The distance from Stranmills Road entrance is 9m.
• 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
  • LG, G, 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 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • Some 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 147cm (width) x 126cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Car Park Entrance - Block 5, Level LG)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Car Park Entrance.
• The distance from the car park entrance is 2m.
• 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
  • B, LG, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4 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.
  • The majority of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Platform Lift - The Lower Level Hub - Level LG

• The lift surveyed is located in block 0, on level LG.
• The distance from the block 0 lift is 18m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
• This lift is a platform lift.

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• Platform Lift View
  • The lower section of the hub can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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.

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Stairs (Stranmillis Road Main Entrance)

• The stairs are located ahead from Stranmillis Road entrance.
• LG, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Aleksandar's Bakery

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• Location and Access View
  • Aleksandar's Bakery is located in the Block 0, on level G, within The Hub.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route .
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
• Order and Payment View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the front of The Hub.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The payment machine is portable.
• Service View
  • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menu types include: wall-mounted.
  • The following are available: takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Block 1, Level G - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the Stranmillis Road entrance.
  • The distance from Stranmillis Road entrance is 14m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, 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 inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 161cm (width) x 308cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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 44cm 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 low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 114cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm 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 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 177cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Block 5 Level G- Right Hand Transfer )

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in block 5 on level 1 .
  • The distance from the lift is 4m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, 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 requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 160cm (width) x 197cm (depth).
  • There is not 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 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 102cm 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 70cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 65cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.