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Bourne Annexe

Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, TW20 0EY

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There is step-free access to the Bourne Annexe main entrance via exiting the Bourne Building on Level 2. The access involves the use of a ramp and a lift.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance, located at the front of the building, to the right of the Bourne Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the entrance lobby of the building.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.
  • The other entrance gives external access to Bourne Annexe Room 290.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor, to the right.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor, to the right.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Site/Campus Car Park (4)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the Students Union.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Students Union and International 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 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 610cm (12ft 1.67in x 20ft 0.16in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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 Student Union.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the Student Union.
    • The nearest designated bay is 36m (118.11ft) from the Student Union.
    • Visitors and contractors are required to register their vehicles online before arriving on campus (no later than 24 hours prior to arrival) through their university host.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located in front of the building, to the right of the Bourne 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 handrails on both sides.
  • There are 3 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Multi-Faith Prayer Room

  • The room is located at the rear of the main corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the main corridor from the main entrance, to the right.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • 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 door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • 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 148cm (width) x 173cm (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 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 88cm 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 73cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 76cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • 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 99cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.