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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include laboratories, offices, lecture theatre and seminar rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This building is located off Grays Inn Road (A501). It is located just outside the Congestion Zone.
  • On street parking is available on Britannia Street.
• By Bus View
  • Swinton Street Stop N on Grays Inn Road is served by buses 17, 45, 46, 63, 259, N63.
• By Train View
  • Kings Cross and St Pancras International stations are approximately 500 metres away from the building. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the building using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • Kings Cross St Pancras Underground Station is 500 metres away from the building, and is on the Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to UCL, please see the University Maps page of the UCL website.
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  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
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  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 0100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 2036.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available (within approximately 50m of the building).
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 650cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 4in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Britannia Street.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Grays Inn Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The bell is at a height of 115cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 117cm (3ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located between the first and second set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • There is a separate entrance to access the offices left on entrance that has a width of 75cm. The entrance opens towards you and is heavy (as shown in photograph 4).
  • Immediately on entrance you will encounter two deep steps (as shown in photograph 5).

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Outside Access (334-336 Grays Inn Road Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Britannia Street.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep.
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (75 Wicklow Street Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Britannia Street.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Getting Around (Student Common Room)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 9 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the student common room.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The stairs and platform lift can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There is an easy ramp, with no handrails, for access to G.35.
  • The width of the ramp is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • The ramp can be seen in photograph 2. It is only this width due to the presence of a fire extinguisher.
  • There is an easy slope, with no handrails, for access to first floor admin offices.
  • The slope can be seen in photograph 3.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 4 shows the ground floor of the building.

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Lift (Student Common Room)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the main corridor on entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 106cm (2ft 10in x 3ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Getting Around (Basement Floor)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the main basement area.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a standard lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1. The area reached by this these stairs can be accessed step free by taking the lift down to the basement floor. This will also overcome both the ramps detailed below.
  • There is an easy ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to laboratories.
  • This ramp can be seen in photograph 2.
  • There is an easy ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to laboratories.
  • This ramp can be seen in photograph 3.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is poor colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lecture Theatre(s)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is not step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• There is/are 10 deep (18cm+) step(s) for access to the lecture theatre(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have handrails on both sides.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• Three deep steps lead to the speaker's area. These can be seen in photograph 6.
• There is not staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 72cm and 72cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are other stairs that lead to the office areas which cannot be accessed by lift. Some of these stairs are located beyond the student common room which can be seen in photograph 3. There is also one set of stairs located in Gray's Inn Road 334 and one in 336 which can be seen in photograph 4.

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Lift (Main)

• There is not a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 205cm (3ft 1in x 6ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is also designated as a standard shared toilet.

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Accessible Toilet (Second Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left when you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • There is a similar toilet in the same location on the first floor, but the width of the cubicle is 160cm and the transfer space is 86cm.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor and the second floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to your left when you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.