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Overview

The approach to the building is step-free and level.
Founder's South has three entrances.
Two entrances provide step-free access via a steep ramp to the ground floor.
One entrance provides stepped access to the ground floor.
The most accessible entrance is signed as 'Access to Herringham Room B'.
The other ramped entrance is signed as 'Lower Herringham'. The stepped entrance is not signed.

There is step-free level access throughout the building from the basement floor through to the third floor via a lift. The fourth floor is only accessed by the stairs.
The basement floor is accessed only by the lift.
Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
There are no resting/seating areas in circulation and lobby areas.
Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet Facilities View
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first and second floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the third floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
Washroom and Shower Facilities View
- Standard shower facilities are located on the third floor, to the right as you exit the lift.

This entrance is located in the archway into the south quad of Founder's 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 steep gradient.
The ramp is under 75cm wide with handrails on both sides.
There is a key pad at a height of 138cm.
There is a single manual door at this entrance.
The door opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 94cm.
The door has a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the accessible entrance.
The distance from the accessible entrance is 2m.
The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
The basement, ground, first, second and third floor 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.
None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The lift door opening width is 75cm.
The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (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.
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.

The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
The ground, first, second, third and fourth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
There are 20+ steps between floors.
The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
The handrail is easy to grip.
The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
The handrail extends 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.