Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Horton is located at the north of the campus.
- It consists of one building.
- It has 5 floors.
- There are 80 bedrooms in Horton.
- There are no rooms with adaptations.
- Standard accommodation has ensuite bathrooms.
- Ensuites have standard showers.
- The communal facility types for this accommodation available include; a kitchen.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The building does not have its own car park.
- The building does have a campus car park nearby.
- Taliesin is located in front of the building.
- View information on Singleton Park Campus Car Parks (opens new tab).
- The nearest train station is Swansea.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
Getting Inside
- The approach to the building is ramped and stepped.
- The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
- 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.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access between floors via lift.
- There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
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Circulation
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- 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.
- 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.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the side of the building.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
- There are level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- There are 3 steps as you enter.
- 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 steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 101cm.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead when entering the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors 0-5 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- 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 630kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille 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 88cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- Some 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 and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs are located to the left when entering the main entrance.
- Floors 0-5 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 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 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located on floor 1.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 97cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 94cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has twist/turn mixer taps.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.