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Penmaen

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • Floors 1 to 5 step-free access via lift.
    • floors 6 to 10 have stepped access only.
    • The Penmaen is made up of 10 floors of accommodation.
    • The first floor has 25 rooms in total within 3 flats.
    • Floors 2 to 7 have 33 rooms in total within 4 flats.
    • Floor 8 has 25 rooms in total within 3 flats.
    • Floors 9 and 10 have 16 rooms within 2 flats.
    • There is no wheelchair access to floors 6 to 10.
    • 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 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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Rooms and Services in the Building

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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Lift (Penmaen)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left after you enter via the Penmaen accommodation entrance.
  • The distance from the Penmaen accommodation entrance is 11m.
  • 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 and floors 1 to 5 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 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low 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 99cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille 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 an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • 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 straight ahead after you enter the Penmaen accommodation.
  • The ground and floors 1 to 10 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Kitchen (Fifth Floor)

  • The kitchen is located on the fifth floor.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available.
  • The lowered work surface has a knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 77cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 98cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is available.
  • The lowered hob has a knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 78cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is available.
  • The lowered sink has a knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 78cm from the floor.
  • The sink has lever 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.

Accommodation with Adaptations (Fifth Floor - Room 516)

  • Accommodation Access View
    • Room 516 is located on the fifth floor.
    • There is step-free level access into room 516.
    • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is a fob reader for entry.
    • The height of the key fob reader is 114cm.
    • 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.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • Seating available in the accommodation includes: a chair without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the accommodation includes: a desk.
    • 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.
    • The following is also available in this accommodation: bedside plug sockets.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Bathroom View
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the bathroom.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
    • There are no handrails for the ramp .
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has no lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 210cm (width) x 204cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 126cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.