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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
  • Rockefeller Building is a large building with 6 floors.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 2 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as -1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • The building connects with the UCL Medical School on two floors. There is stepped access to the Medical School on the ground floor and step free level access to the Medical School on the third floor.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest underground station is Euston Square.
  • The nearest overground station is Euston.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab) .

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free level.
• The step-free approach to the building is via the Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology entrance on University Street.
• The Rockefeller Building has two external entrances. One entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor via a ramp and double automatic doors. One entrance provides stepped access via double manual doors. There are three entrances to the UCL Medical School. The ground floor entrance is via steps and two sets of double manual doors. The third and fifth floor entrances provide step free access via single manual doors.
• The Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology entrance is signed as Grant Museum of Zoology.
• The Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor via a ramp.
• The Main Entrance is located on University Street and has stepped access.

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Getting Around (Ground Floor)

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the ground floor.
• There are two well marked steps with no handrails to access the Anatomy Laboratory off the main corridor.
• Access to the Medical School building is via 7 unmarked steps with a handrail on the right going down and 7 well marked steps with a handrail on the left going up.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors in some corridors.

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Getting Around (Level -1)

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of level -1.
• There are 7 well marked steps with no handrails to access 2- Photon Imaging Room. There is one clearly marked step at the threshold to B16. There is a slight ramp with no handrails for access to B17 .
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout level -1.
• There are manual doors in some corridors.

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Getting Around (Upper Floors)

• On floor 3 there are 3 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the right going up for access to 332 - 338 from the main lift. There are 4 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides for access to 337 David Sacks Lecture Suite. There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps. There are 3 clearly marked steps with no handrails in the corridor between Seminar Room 335 and Seminar Room 336 .
• On floor 3 there is a steep ramp with no handrails for access to 305 to 312, Eastman Dental Institute.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout these floors.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the floor.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first and second floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, third and fifth floor.
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first and fourth floor.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toliet with adaptations on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located to the left along the corridor from the Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology entrance.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom 338 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom B14 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom B14a (opens new tab).
• Seminar Rooms View
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom 333 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom 335 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom 336 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom 339 (opens new tab).
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  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom B16 (opens new tab).
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  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom G15 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, Classroom G16 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Rockefeller Building, David Sacks Classroom 337 (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Grant Museum of Zoology (opens new tab).

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Parking

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• 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 University Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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Entrance (Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front left of the building on University Street.
• 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 slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 106cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Main)

• 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 stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 4 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 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• 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 79cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The gates have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 54cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right as you enter the building from the Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology Entrance.
• The distance from the Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology Entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
• 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is some 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 without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There are security barriers which open automatically.
• At the time of the survey (January 2026) the main reception shutters were closed. There was a sign directing visitors to the small counter to the right beyond the security barriers and in front of the main entrance.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter through the Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology Entrance.
• The distance from the Accessible entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• -1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 floors 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 weight limit for the lift is 750kg.
• 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 79cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 115cm (width) x 152cm (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.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located in the main entrance foyer.
• -1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is a similar staircase straight ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.

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Lift (Floor 3)

• The lift surveyed is located on the third floor in the corridor outside Seminar Room 338.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the Medical School Building lift is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, a steep ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
• 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 225kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 76cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 75cm (width) x 120cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• None 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.

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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 along the corridor from the Accessible / Grant Museum of Zoology entrance.
  • The distance from the Grant Museum of Zoology entrance is 15m.
  • 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 95cm.
  • 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 150cm (width) x 220cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 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 90cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm 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 full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 128cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.