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Chadwick Building

University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Chadwick Building has three external entrances.
  • The main entrance has step-free access via ramp (that bypasses the steps) to the ground floor and double manual doors permanently held open followed by a single automatic door.
  • The North Staircase entrance has level access with double manual doors permanently held open. There is stepped access beyond the doors.
  • The South East entrance has a step-free level entrance with double manual doors permanently held open.
  • The Chadwick Building can also be accessed from South Wing on the ground and first floors. The ground floor entrance consists of a set of double doors that open away from you followed by four clearly marked 20cm steps with a handrail on the left when you go up the steps.
  • The first floor entrance is level and has two single doors, the first door is manual and the second door is automatic.
  • The entrances are not named. They are signed as Chadwick Building, North Staircase and Chadwick Building South East Entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance provides step-free access to the reception foyer on the ground floor via a steep ramp.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via lift throughout the majority of the building.
  • There are 6 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides to access rooms G.04 and G.06 from the main entrance.
  • There are 8 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides to access the ground floor mezzanine floor which contains rooms GM05 to GM17.
  • There are an additional 2 steps with a handrail on the left to reach GM13 to GM17.
  • In the basement there is a ramp with handrails on both sides at the approach to Room B0.5.
  • There are 3 well marked steps with handrails on both sides outside Room B0.5.
  • There are 3 well marked steps with handrails on both sides to access the standard toilets in the basement.
  • On floor 1 there is a slight ramp with no handrails outside room 1.19.
  • There are 6 clearly marked steps on floor 2 with a handrail on the right to access room 2.21.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • 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 manual doors and some automatic doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Parking

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the second floor on your right when exiting the lift.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the basement floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with 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 unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • At the time of the survey (January 2026) building works were under way in the area in front of the ramp. During this period, access to the ramp is at the rear of the building by exiting via the South East entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (South East)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building opposite the quad.
  • 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 very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • This entrance gives access to Rooms G04 and G06 via 6 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides, to the ground floor of the building.
  • The South East entrance also provides access to Rooms G07 and G08.

Reception (CEGE)

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 72cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is not 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.

Lift (Out of Service)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the main entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, ground, first and second 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 and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • At the time of the survey (January 2026) the lift was out of service.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The basement, ground, first, second and third 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 not 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 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor on the right when exiting the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 147cm (width) x 340cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 84cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm 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 sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.