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Route from Ashby Tower to the David Keir Building

Queen's University Belfast, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AG

Access Guide

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The route covers a distance of 150m.
    • Along the route there are easy slopes and drop kerbs.
    • The surfaces along the route are block paving and tarmac.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building to the right of the Stranmillis Road entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • 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 push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the left going up.

Ashby Tower to David Keir Building

  • Upon exiting Ashby Tower turn left and head down Stranmillis Road.
  • There is a slight gradient leading downhill as well as a slight gradient leading down to Stranmillis Road.
  • The surface of the pavement is tarmac and features manhole covers.

David Keir Building Drop off Area

  • There is a drop kerb leading to the entrance road to the drop off point.
  • As can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • The entrance road has a width of approximately 5m until you reach a drop kerb to additional pavement. As can be seen in photographs 4 and 5.
  • There is then a section of tarmac pavement for approximately 20m which can be seen in photograph 6.
  • Along this section of the pavement there is a tree restricting the width of the pavement to 120cm. As can be seen in photograph 6.
  • After 20m of pavement there is a drop kerb down to the exit to the drop off point this road is approximately 5m leading to the drop kerb onto more pavement. Which can be seen in photographs 7 and 8.

David Keir Building Drop off Area to David Keir Building Main Entrance

  • Keep going down Stranmillis Road for approximately 25m.
  • There is a slight gradient leading down towards the entrance.
  • There is a slight gradient leading towards the road. As Shown in photograph 1.
  • After 25m turn left and head into the David Keir Building. The view when you turn left can be seen in photograph 2.
  • There is ramped access to the left as you approach the front of the building. As shown in photograph 3.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Stranmillis Road.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance enters the building on the first floor.