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Cefn Bryn

Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP

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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 the ground floor entrance lobby.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • 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 the majority of circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the ground floor entrance lobby, to the rear, right.

Entrance

  • 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 are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the lift and stairwell lobby in the centre of the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor and floors 1-9 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 545kg.
    • 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 85cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 114cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high 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, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
    • The lift to the left gives access to floors G, 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8. The lift to the left gives access to floors G, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building.
  • The ground floor and floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are not 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 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.

Communal Facilities (Common Room)

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on the ground floor, to the left from the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
    • Furniture available in the area includes: tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on the first floor, left side of the building.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a similar kitchen facility on each floor, 1 - 9.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 95cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 95cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 95cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has twist/turn taps.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the ground floor, in the rear right of the entrance lobby.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 64cm.
  • There is a second door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.