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McCrea Building

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The access from the Founders Building and the Windsor Building is via a slight slope.
  • There is also a slight sloped access from the Bedford Building and the Horton Building.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Right Wing entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the Right Wing of the building and the lift.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is no main entrance for the building.
  • There are 3 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via ramp.
  • 1 of the other entrances has stepped access.
  • The stepped entrance gives access to Level 0 of the McCrea building.
  • There is another entrance to Level 0, which is accessed by a steep ramp.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • Access to Level 1 rooms 1-35 and 1-36 is via a steep ramp.
    • There is an identical ramp on Level 2, leading to the rooms 2-42 and 2-43.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • 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, sofas and stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There are quiet study spaces located in the Right Wing on Level 2.
    • The only lift in this building is located in the Right Wing. There is no lift in the Left Wing.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the left wing, to the right as you enter.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the left wing, on Level 1.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the right wing, on Levels 0, 1 and 2.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Site/Campus Car Park (4)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the Students Union.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Students Union and International 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 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 610cm (12ft 1.67in x 20ft 0.16in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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 Student Union.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the Student Union.
    • The nearest designated bay is 36m (118.11ft) from the Student Union.
    • Visitors and contractors are required to register their vehicles online before arriving on campus (no later than 24 hours prior to arrival) through their university host.

Left Wing Entrance

  • This entrance is located in front of the building, to the left of the walkway between the Left Wing and the Right Wing.
  • 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 a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 73cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 80cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 Left Wing - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead, as you enter from the Left Wing entrance.
    • The distance from the Left Wing entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to 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 inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 210cm (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 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 55cm 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 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 108cm 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.

Right Wing Entrance

  • This entrance is located in front of the building, to the right of the walkway between the left and the right wing.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Right Wing - School of Law and Social Sciences

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead to the left as you enter from the Right Wing entrance.
    • The distance from the Right Wing entrance is 7m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows and screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • 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: chairs without armrests, benches and stools.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and desks.
    • Some tables are fixed.

Lift (Right Wing)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead, to the right as you enter from the Right Wing entrance.
  • The distance from the Right Wing entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 600kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 76cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Right Wing)

  • The stairs are located in the front as you enter from the Right Wing entrance.
  • Levels 0, 1 and 2 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.