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Emily Wilding Davison Building

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is stepped or ramped (steep) from the Founder's Building side.
  • The approach to the building is step-free and level from the campus side.
  • The Emily Wilding Davison Building has two entrances.
    The main entrance provides step-free level access into floor G.
    The rear entrance provides stepped or ramped access (steep) into floor G.
  • The entrances are not signed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building via the use of a lift.
  • There is stepped access to floor M only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are not manual doors in circulation corridors, only to access library spaces.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on floors LG, G, 1 and 2.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floors LG, G, 1 and 2.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
  • A key card or access code is required for this door to open.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There are additional revolving doors with a minimum width of 100cm that do not require key cards for access.

Reception (Helpdesk)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has a television, windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Though there is no designated seating for this reception there is a variety of general seating available in close proximity within the area.

Access To (Library)

  • The library is located on floor G of the Emily Wilding Davison Building.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the library.
  • The width of the opening is 65cm.
  • There are wider security barriers with a minimum width of 95cm.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: floor M.
  • Access throughout the library may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, desks and booths.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 150cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: high visibility/contrast keyboards and headsets.
  • RoboBraille is available in the library.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The floors LG, G, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 162cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the right as you enter.
  • The floors LG, G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Stairs (To Floor M)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the second floor of the library, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The floors 2 and M can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • 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 and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor G - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor G, opposite the lifts.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 19m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 226cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.