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Founder's West

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

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

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout most of the building via a lift.
  • There is a steep slope leading to commercial services on the ground floor.
  • There is a steep slope leading to the launderette on the ground floor.
  • There is a steep ramp at the door leading from Founder's West to the North Quad.
    There is a steep slope leading from Founder's West to the link corridor to Founder's East.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are carpeted and patterned in some areas, and hard and smooth in some areas.
  • There are no resting/seating areas in circulation and lobby areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are some 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 first floor of the building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors, along the main corridors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on the first floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Car Park 1W)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front of Founder's West.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and concrete.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 233cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 24m from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Visitors must register their number plate with estates in order to use the car park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located in the centre of the Founder's West facade.
  • The entrance area is not 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 3 steps with 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 steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 81cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift 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 even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the south side of Founder's West.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth and 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of Founder's West, to the right after exiting the lift.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 30m.
    • 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 76cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 128cm (width) x 232cm (depth) and there is not 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 78cm (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 48cm 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 89cm 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 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 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.