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Shared Section (Useful Information)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Lectures Theatres, Seminars Rooms, Teaching Rooms, Meeting Rooms and Offices.
• There is an external seminar room located to the North of the building.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building Lecture Theatre 1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building Lecture Theatre 2 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building Lecture Theatre 3 please click here (new tab)
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building Ground Floor Room G3A please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building Ground Floor Room G24 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building First Floor Room F1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building First Floor Room F3 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building First Floor Room F16 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building First Floor Room F28 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building Second Floor Room S8 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building Second Floor Room S21 please click here (new tab)
• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Arts Building External Seminar Room please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M25, exit at junction 13 and follow the A30 towards the Egham bypass. Following this road, continue straight across the first roundabout you encounter and continue on the road, following signs for Royal Holloway University. The entrance is off the A30 on the left as you approach, clearly signposted.
  • There is a site/campus car park available for permit holders only.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop in front of the entrance to the university, along the A30. The bus services that run from this stop are 8, 441, 500, RH1, RH2 and RH3.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Egham. From here you can get a bus or taxi to the university. For buses, use services RH1 or RH3.

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Useful Information

• Suug The Disability and Neurodiversity team are located in Founder's East. They offer support and information to students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition. Drop in online or go to FE153 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 11am to 2pm.
• To see more information on the Disability and Neurodiversity team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01784 414 621.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Services Centre offers help and advice to all students.
• To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01784 276 641.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).

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Site/Campus Car Park (12)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front left of the Founders Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Founders Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 490cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, permit holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Campus.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Campus.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is step free 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 165cm (5ft 5in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).

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Outside Access (Alternate Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).
• 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
  • The entrance leads into the front corridor of the Arts Building on the ground floor in between the two steep ramps described in the getting around section.
  • There is a similar rear entrance on the opposite side of the building which can be seen in photograph 3.
  • This entrance is accessed by a minimum of 8 steps which can be seen in photographs 4, 5 and 6.
  • This rear entrance is located between the steep ramps located along the rear corridor of the building described in the getting around section.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the main areas of the building from the accessible entrance with the exception of Lecture Theatre 1.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the main areas of the building from the accessible entrance with the exception of Lecture Theatre 1.
  • The width of the ramp is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There are two sets of steps. One leads directly to the front of the building which can be seen in photograph 1. The other leads to the rear which can be seen in photograph 2.
    The ramp leads to the rear of the Arts Building and can be seen in photograph 3.
    To access the front of the building from the ramp the most direct route is to head through the platform lift shown in photograph 4. Doing so avoids having to head around the entirety of the Arts Building and avoids all four slopes described below if you wish to access rooms G.02 and G.05 as well as Lecture Theatre 2.
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the left of the building from the entrance.
  • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There are similar ramps at the front and the back of the building. Those at the rear can be seen in photographs 5 and 6. Those at the front can be seen in photograph 7. The alternate front entrance enters the building between the two steep slopes.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the left of the building on the first floor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There are similar sets of steps located in both the front and rear corridors. It is necessary to overcome one of these sets to access the left of the building on the first floor. The steps can be seen in photographs 8 and 9.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a set of four medium steps to access the Law Skills Room ABS 22 on the second floor these can be seen in photograph 10.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 140cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• 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 bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar set of stairs to the far let of the building.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the rear corridor.
  • There is not 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 200cm (5ft x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the front right of the building.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 8m from the alternate front entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.