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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
  • The Student Centre is a large building with 8 floors.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 3 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as B2 (Basement 2), B1 (Basement 1), G (Ground floor), M (Mezzanine floor), floors 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Euston.
  • The nearest underground station is Euston.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (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 and level off Gordon Street.
• The Student Centre has three entrances.
• The main entrance off Gordon Street has step-free level access via automatic double doors.
• There is a Ground floor entrance to the rear of the building with step-free level access via a single automatic door.
• Off the Japanese Terrace to the rear of the building there is a slight ramp bypassing steps leading to the Mezzanine floor entrance. The Mezzanine floor entrance has a single automatic door.
• The main entrance is signed as Student Centre.
• The other two entrances are not signed.
• The main entrance leads into the Ground floor of the building.
• The rear Ground floor entrance leads into the lower part of the Ground floor towards the rear of the building.
• The Mezzanine floor entrance accesses the Mezzanine floor of the building.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• There are security barriers with a width of 90cm to access the main lifts on the Ground and Mezzanine floors. There are also smaller barriers to access the lifts with a width of 55cm.
• There are security barriers to access the stairs leading to Basement 2, Basement 1, floors 1, 2, 3, and 4 with a width of 55cm.
• There are eight clearly marked steps on the Ground floor between the front and the rear of the building with handrails on either side. These steps can be bypassed by a platform lift.
• There is a counter signed as the Student Help Point on the Mezzanine floor.
• This counter has a portable hearing loop.
• Floor surfaces along some of the circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• Other circulation routes are carpeted.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors, only to access some stairwells, toilets, baby change and shower facilities areas.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the Ground floor near the toilets.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the toilet with adaptations on Basement 2 floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on Basement 2 floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Student Support & Wellbeing Services (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Student Centre Café (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.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located to your right on entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The 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: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The tables are fixed.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located near the main reception on the ground floor.
• The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Basement 2, Basement 1, Ground, Mezzanine, floors 1, 2, 3 and 4 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 weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
• 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 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 180cm (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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building.
• Basement 2, Basement 1, Ground, Mezzanine, floors 1, 2, 3 and 4 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The main staircase is U-shaped between the Basement 2, Basement 1 and the Ground floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the building on the Ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • 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 106cm.
  • The door has a lever 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 155cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right 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 push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • 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 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm 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 98cm 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 98cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Basement 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in Basement 2.
  • The distance from the lift is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • The door has a lever 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 270cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 175cm (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 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 117cm 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 91cm 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 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 144cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Basement 2 - Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the Basement 2 toilet with adaptations.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located towards the right of the building on the Ground floor.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• 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 106cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
• There is a wash basin, a hand dryer, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The room has a sanitary bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.