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Introduction

• Ground Floor - Office Space
  First Floor - Founder's South Reading Room, Herringham B (Seminar Room)
  Second Floor - Educational Development and E-Learning
  Third Floor - International Student Support Office
  Fourth Floor - Development and Alumni Relations.
• Founder's East is connected to Founder's East and Founder's West. Accommodation is located within the Founder's East and West on the top four floors.
  The Crosslands Café and the Dining Hall are located between the East and West Wings of the Founders Building on the Ground and First Floors. The Chapel and the Picture Gallery are located nearby off the North Quad.
• Related link Founder's Accommodation.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/founders-east-and-central-accommodation
• Related link Founder's Chapel.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/founder-s-building-chapel
• Related link Founder's Crossland's.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/founder-s-crosslands-cafe
• Related link Founder's Dining Hall.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/founder-s-building-dining-hall
• Related link Founder's East.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/founders-east-and-central
• Related link Founder's Picture Gallery.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/founder-s-building-picture-gallery
• Related link Founder's West.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/founders-west

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Herringham B please click here (new tab)
• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Founder's South Reading 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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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the West Wing.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the West Wing entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Car parking here is reserved parking only for staff permit holders and pre-allocated visitor parking.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 12.
  • The car park is located to the North West of the Founder's Building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This is a loading and delivery area.

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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 (South Quad)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the south west of the South Quad.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the entrance gate to the South Quad.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is 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 single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Lift (West Wing)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 600kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the West Wing entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 110cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • Floors 2, 3, 4 and 5 are Halls of Residence.

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Outside Access (Founder's West Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front and centre of the West Wing.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Entrance (Founder's Reading Room via Founder's West)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the south of Founder's West.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance is the only entrance South Wing which does not involve the use of either a steep ramp or steps.

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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 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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a separate set of stairs in the ground floor office area which leads down to the basement.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the fourth floor Development of Alumni Relations offices.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your right after entering the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 750kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 175cm (2ft 9in x 5ft 9in).
• There are not 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 enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The highest controls are at a height of 125cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the International Student Office area on the third floor next to the toilets.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a step to access the shower.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the third floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 7m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.