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School of Pharmacy - SOP Café

School of Pharmacy, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX

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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

Access To

  • The SOP Café is located on the ground floor of the School of Pharmacy building.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the SOP Cafe.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right from the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the tray rail is 89cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: additional seating.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: long tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the cafe.
  • The ground floor and upper level of the cafe can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a similar set of stairs on the other side of the café with a handrail on the left going up.

Seating Area (Upper Level)

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has steps.
    • There is stepped access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and desks.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.