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Rayne Institute

5 University Street, London, WC1E 6JF

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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a very easy slope.
  • Rayne Institute has two entrances. Both entrances provide step-free access to the ground floor.
    The main entrance has double manual doors.
    The rear entrance has a single manual door.
  • The main entrance is signed as Rayne Building.
    The rear entrance is not signed.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • The rear entrance is located on Mortimer Market and has step-free access via a slight ramp.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors via the lifts.
  • On the ground floor, there is a slight ramp beyond the rear entrance with handrails on both sides.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas along the circulation routes or lobby areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the fourth floor.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the third floor.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floors.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard male toilet on the third floor.

Parking (On-Street Parking)

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on University Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is standard on-street parking available on Mortimer Market. Charges apply between Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 6:30pm. Maximum stay is 2 hours.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building on University 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 126cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 145cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left from 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 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The chairs are fixed.

Entrance (Ground Floor)

  • This entrance is located beyond the reception area.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 128cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a turnstile to the right of the doors. The width of the turnstile is 50cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 120cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 130cm (width) x 237cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal 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 even at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the smaller lift door is 80cm. The dimensions of the smaller lift are 122cm x 176cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at either side of the building.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Kitchen/Dining (Coffee Room)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the second floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a door with direct access into the Coffee Room.
    The door is single (locked leaf) and opens away from you (push).
    The width of the door is 86cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is a door to access the toilet area.
      The door is single and opens away from you (push).
      The width of the door is 86cm.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The door has a twist 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 145cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (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 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 50cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.