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Bourne Building

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • There is a level access from the Bedford Building and Tolansky Building.
  • The access from the McCrea Building and the Horton Building is via a slight slope.
  • The access from the Students Union and Shilling Building is stepped.
  • There is also level access to Level 2 from Bourne Annexe and Munro Fox, however, the approach to these buildings is stepped.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance, located in front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 3 1/2 of the Bourne Building.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 3 other entrances.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access.
  • 2 of the other entrances have stepped access.
  • There is internal step-free access between Bourne Building and Wolfson Laboratory via a level link bridge on Level 2. There is stepped access on Level 2 on either side of the building.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • Levels 1 to 4 have step-free access via lift.
    • Level 5 and Level 6 have stepped access only.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along 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.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on Level 3 and Level 4, on both sides of the building.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets on Level 3.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 3 and 4.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 4, on the right side of the building.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on Level 2.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Bourne Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 100cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • 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.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located in 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 is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 70cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 92cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail that switches sides.
  • The main entrance gives access to a foyer that is signed as being level 3 1/2. From here there are ramps that lead up to Level 4 and down to Level 3.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on Level 3, in the centre of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance, via the ramp from Level 3 1/2 is 51m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 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 800kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
    • All 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 105cm (width) x 158cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is no direct public access to the lift on Level 4, as it is located within a lab.
    • To access the lift, the most accessible route is from the main entrance via a ramp to Level 3.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on either side of the building.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The information above is for the main stairs which give access to Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
  • To access Level 6, there is a separate staircase from Level 5.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Right Side Rear Stairwell - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the Level 3 corridor, near the rear stairwell, on the right side of the building. The most accessible route is through the ramp located to the right as you enter.
    • The distance from the main entrance, via the ramp from Level 3 1/2 is 55m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, 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 79cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 200cm (width) x 264cm (depth).
    • There is 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 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm 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 76cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • 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 long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 184cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Left Side Front Stairwell - Left Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the Level 3 corridor, near the front stairwell, on the left side of the building. The most accessible route is through the ramp located to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the main entrance, via the ramp from Level 3 1/2 is 22m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 288cm (width) x 212cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 220cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm 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 75cm 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 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Left Side Rear Stairwell - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the Level 3 corridor, near the rear stairwell, on the left side of the building. The most accessible route is through the ramp located to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the main entrance, via the ramp from Level 3 1/2 is 54m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, 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 78cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 124cm (width) x 182cm (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 66cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 184cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4 - Left Side Front Stairwell - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the Level 4 corridor, near the front stairwell, on the left side of the building. The most accessible route is through the ramp located to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the main entrance, via the ramp from Level 3 1/2 is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp.
    • 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 Braille, tactile, 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 80cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 178cm (width) x 265cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm 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 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 94cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 183cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.