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International Building

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was located in the left-hand corner of the open grassed area in front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the main entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free access via slope.
  • 1 of the other entrances has stepped access.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located along the main access corridor to the rear of the building on each of the ground, first, and second floors.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, along the main access corridor to the rear of the building.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the main access corridor to the rear of the building on each of the ground, first, and second floors.

Accessible Entrance

  • This entrance is located in the far left-hand corner of the open grassed area in front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 106cm.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 94cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 94cm.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right-hand side of the building.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 55m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first, and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 79cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the right-hand side of the building.
  • The ground, first, and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
  • There are alternative stairs to the left-hand side of the building.

Toilet with Adaptations - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, along the main access corridor to the rear of the building.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 45m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 198cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.