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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

• Please note: If booking a space where level access is required, please first contact UCL’s Fire Safety team for building-specific evacuation and safety information at [email protected] / Telephone Number: (0)20 7679 7234.
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Overview

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• About View
  • Bidborough House is a large building with 8 floors.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 2 main staircases.
  • The floors are signed as B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest overground station is King's Cross St. Pancras International.
  • The nearest underground station is King's Cross and St. Pancras International.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
• Bidborough House has 3 entrances.
• The West Entrance provides step-free sloped access, an automatic door and a lift to the ground floor.
• The Main Entrance provides step-free access ramped access via an automatic door to the ground floor.
• The car park entrance provides step-free ramped entrance via automatic doors to the basement from the car park.
• The entrances are signed as Main Entrance and West Entrance, the car park entrance is not signed.
• The most accessible entrance is the West Entrance which provides step-free sloped access to the reception foyer on the ground floor via lift.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building via lifts.
• There is one clearly marked step down to the shower cubicles in the male shower room on the basement floor.
• Access to floors five and six is via the lift by the West Entrance.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes are either carpeted or are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• Some of the carpeted areas are patterned.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are automatic and manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors.
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the basement floor, either side of the lift entrances.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the ground floor toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located underneath the building.
  • The car park is underground.
  • The car park surface consists of concrete.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 250cm.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 340cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the car park entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a lift, slight ramps or slopes and automatic doors.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • At the time of the survey (January 2026) two of the three Blue Badge bays were being used for storage.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building on Bidborough Street.
• 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 ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 6 steps with 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 and 45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
• The single automatic door is located to the left of the double manual doors.
• The double manual doors open towards you and have an opening width of 158cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (West Entrance)

• This entrance is located off Mabledon Place.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 107cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 103cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 114cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a rotating door to the right with a door width of 70cm and a card reader at a height of 114cm.
• There is stepped access as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 and 45cm.

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West Entrance Lift

• The lift surveyed is located directly ahead after the West Entrance doors.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the West Entrance is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp or slope.
• The lift door has a low visual 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 250kg.
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a very short steep ramp to enter the lift on the ground floor.

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Entrance (Car Park)

• This entrance is located off the car park in the basement.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 207cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The second door opens away from you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left beyond the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located in the main entrance foyer.
• The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 94cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 188cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located directly beyond the main entrance doors.
• The basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have 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 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 and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the main entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a push pad lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 275cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 79cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a shower with adaptations in this facility.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Ground Floor Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located on the ground floor within the toilet with adaptations.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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.
  • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.