Access Guide
Shared Section (Useful Information)
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).
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Physics Department, laboratories, teaching rooms and the HITT Lab.
- This building is linked to the Horton Building and the Wilson Laboratory .
- Related link Horton Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/horton-building
- Related link Wilson Laboratory.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/wilson-laboratory
Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- 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.
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By Train
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- 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.
Outside Access (Tolansky/Wilson Building Front Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building link of the Tolansky and Wilson Buildings.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not 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 double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- This entrance provides access to the ground floor of the Tolansky Building and the first floor of the Wilson Building, both floors are designated level 1.
Outside Access (Tolansky/Wilson Building Main Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the linking section of the Tolansky and Wilson Buildings.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not 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 double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Outside Access (Rear Left Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the Tolansky Building on level 1.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not 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) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Rear Right Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not 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) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Entrance (The Horton Building Link Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- This entrance leads from the first floor of the Tolansky Labs and provides step free access to the HITT Room.
- Photograph 4 shows the door from the Tolansky Labs side of the building link.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not 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 high 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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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the linking section of the Wilson and Tolansky Buildings.
Other Floors (Tolansky/Wilson Building Main Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located in the centre of the linking section of the Wilson and Tolansky Buildings.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the Wilson/Tolansky rear main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Other Floors (Rear Right Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located at the rear right of the Tolansky Building.
- The stairs are approximately 31m from the rear left entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- This staircase leads to the Horton Building link and the HITT Lab.
Lift (Tolansky/Wilson Building Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located within the linking section of the Wilson and Tolansky buildings.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Tolansky/Wilson front main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 121cm (4ft 3in x 3ft 12in).
- There are 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 have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have a hearing loop 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 medium.
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Comments
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- This lift is also used to transport goods for the laboratories in the Wilson and Tolansky Buildings.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Horton Building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear right of the building.
- 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 41m from the rear left entrance.
- 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.