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Founder's East

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via steep slopes.
  • Founder's East has three external entrances.
    The most accessible entrance provides step-free access via a steep ramp into the ground floor.
    The other two entrances provide stepped access, one into the ground floor and one into the first floor.
  • The most accessible entrance is signed as Founder's Building. The two stepped entrances are not signed.
  • Access from the South and North Quads into Founder's East includes steps at some entrances and steep ramps at others, as shown in the photographs.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors via the use of a lift.
  • On the ground floor there is a steep slope leading to Crosslands.
  • Access to the staff offices at the north end of Founder's East, on the upper ground floor, is via four steps with handrails on both sides. This can be bypassed via the use of a platform lift.
  • There is a steep slope leading to the link corridor between Founder's East and Founder's West.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes vary between hard and smooth, and carpeted and patterned. Some floor surfaces have a shiny finish.
  • There are resting/seating areas in the Visitor's Centre with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of Founder's East, in the standard male toilets.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the main corridors on every floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located inside the toilet with adaptations in the standard male toilets.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located in the centre of the Founder's East front facade.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • 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.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a third set of doors which are identical to the second set of doors.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Visitor's Centre)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the Founder's East accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the Founder's East accessible entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and desks.

Lift (Staff Offices Platform Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter on the ground floor of the building.
  • The distance from the Founder's East accessible entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and ground floor level change are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 95cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 180cm (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.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Staff Offices)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the Founder's East accessible entrance.
  • The ground and ground floor level change can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 4 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the Founder's East accessible entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth and the fifth floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 82cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 130cm (width) x 84cm (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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Stairs (Main)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the south side of Founder's East.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth and the fifth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have no handrails.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Male Toilets - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Founder's East accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the Founder's East accessible entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 220cm (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 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 75cm.
    • 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.