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Glyndwr Building

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped and stepped.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the ground floor entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Glyndwr Building.
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • The ground floor to the second floor has step-free access via lift.
    • The lower ground floor to the ground floor has step-free access via stair lift only.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the lower ground floor to the ground floor.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: Lecture theatres D, E and F on the second floor .
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas and benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the lower ground floor .
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the male and female toilets on the lower ground floor.

Entrance (Lower Ground Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front right of the building and gives access to the Lower Ground Floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 107cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Entrance (Ground Floor Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the front left 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 80cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Lift (Platform Lift - Ground Floor )

  • The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the ground floor entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • Platform Lift View
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • 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 500kg.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.
    • This lift has a visual floor indicator.

Lift (Lower Ground Floor Stair Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The distance from the lower ground entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • Stair Lift View
    • The ground floor can be accessed by this lift.
    • 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 225kg.
    • The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The level needs to be held constantly when in use.

Stairs (Lower Ground to Second Floor )

  • The stairs are located to the left when entering Lower Ground entrance.
  • The Lower Ground and floor 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Ground Floor to Second Floor)

  • The stairs are located to the left corridor when entering the ground floor entrance.
  • Ground and floors 1 to 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor to the right when entering.
    • The distance from the lower ground entrance is 8m.
  • 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 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 193cm (width) x 267cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 129cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm 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 72cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 110cm 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 is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 131cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.