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Gordon Square 36-38

36-38 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PD

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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level. .
  • There are three entrances into the building.
  • The most accessible entrance is the 37 Gordon Square entrance which provides step-free level entrance into the building on the ground floor via a lift. There are push pad activated automatic single doors at this entrance.
  • There are two other entrances into the building with stepped access and manual doors. They are located on Endsleigh Place and Gordon Square.
  • The entrance from Endsleigh Place entrance is signed as 36-38 Gordon Square.
  • The other entrances are not signed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is a link through G02 breakout space to Gordon Square 37 and 38 on the ground floor.
  • There are links through offices and breakout rooms to Gordon Square 37 and 38 on floors -1, 1, and 3.
  • There are links through offices to Gordon Square 37 and 38 on floors 2 and 4.
  • Floor surfaces along some circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny or patterned finish. Some circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and breakout rooms with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building. The doors are permanently held open.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the basement and ground 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 floor in Gordon Square 36, 37 and 3.
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located on the basement and between floors 2 and 3.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the basement of Gordon Square 38.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Endsleigh Place and Endsleigh Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance (37 Gordon Square)

  • This entrance is located at 37 Gordon Square.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift at the entrance.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 86cm.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 70cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 70cm.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 97cm.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.

Lift (37 Gordon Square)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the 37 Gordon Square entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the 37 Gordon Square entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lift door has a low visual 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 375kg.
  • 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.
  • The lift door opening width is 92cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and 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.
  • There is a card reader for the lift at a height of 90cm.
  • There is a push pad to enter the lift at a height of 105cm.

Entrance (Endsleigh Place)

  • This entrance is located on Endsleigh Place.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 5 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 126cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located directly ahead from the 37 Gordon Square entrance.
  • 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 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 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 and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Gordon Square 36 - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left along the corridor from the 37 Gordon Square entrance, past the stairs on the right.
    • The distance from the 37 Gordon Square entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
    • The door has a push pad lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 260cm (width) x 266cm (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 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 low 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 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 152cm 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 push pad at a height of 88cm to enter the facility.
    • There is a push pad at a height of 102cm to exit the facility.