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Computational Foundry

Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea, Wales, SA1 8EN

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to floor 0.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.

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 background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on each floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the female and male toilets on floors 0, 1 and 2.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors 0, 1 and 2.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors 0, 3 and 4.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the floor 0.

Entrance (Front)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 90cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • 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 113cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left after you enter the building via the front entrance.
  • The distance from the front entrance is 11m.
  • 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
    • Floors 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 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 1125kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 118cm (width) x 209cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left after you enter the building via the front entrance.
  • Floors 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room surveyed is located on floor 0, to the left after you enter the building via the front entrance.
  • The distance from the front entrance is 21m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 103cm.
  • There is a wash basin and a hand dryer in the room.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • Access View
    • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on floor 0, to the right after you enter the building via the front entrance.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 53m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free level access to the shower cubicle.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is also a coat hook available.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Right Hand Transfer - Shower)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 0, to the left after you enter the building via the front entrance.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 19m.
  • 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 outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 237cm (width) x 248cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (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 high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 132cm 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 are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 98cm 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 92cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 151cm and 195cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.