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Marshgate - UCL East Library

Marshgate, UCL East, 7 Sidings Street, London, E20 2AE

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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

Access To

  • The library is located on level 2 within the Marshgate building, near the top of the lower escalators.
  • View information on Marshgate (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the library.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens by sliding.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 104cm.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There are additional entrances to the rear of the lower level of the library on level 2 near the Core A lifts, to the upper level of the library on level 3 near the Core A lifts, and on levels 2 and 3 from within the lift lobby in Core A.
    These entrances require a key card for access.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Saturday 11:00 - 21:00.
  • Sunday 11:00 - 21:00.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the left after the library entrance.
  • The distance from the library entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • 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: armchairs.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, desks, height adjustable desks and booths.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink and large text.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 95cm to 120cm from the floor.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: handheld magnifiers.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: JAWS, Zoomtext, Texthelp Read&Write, Inspiration, MindGenius and Dragon Naturally Speaking.
  • View information about accessibility
    View information about assistive technology at UCL East Library, including software list and availability .

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right after the reception area.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the library entrance is 32m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower and upper levels of the library are accessed by this lift.
  • 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 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 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
  • 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • The lift control buttons are marked 2 for the lower level, and 3 for the upper level of the library.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right after the reception area.
  • The lower and upper levels of the library 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 do 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.