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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School for Slavonic and East European Studies Library, seminar rooms, meeting rooms, common rooms and staff offices.

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Centrally Timetabled Spaces

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for 16 Taviton 346, Classroom please click here (new tab)
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Centrally Timetabled Spaces

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for 16 Taviton 431, Classroom please click here (new tab)
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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Taviton Street is located in Central London, south of Euston Station, just off Euston Road (A501). If you are driving to Taviton Street, please be aware that it is located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
  • There is pay and display or permit holder parking available on Taviton Street.
• By Bus View
  • Euston Station Bus Stops CH, H and AZ on the Euston Road are approximately 150 metres from Taviton Street, and are served by buses 18, 30, 73, 205, 390, 748, 755, N73 and N205.
• By Train View
  • Euston Station is approximately 500 metres from Taviton Street. As well as being a mainline station, and a major London Terminal, it is also on the London Overground network.
• By Underground View
  • Euston Square Underground Station is approximately 300 metres to the west of Taviton Street, and is on the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines. Euston Station is approximately 500 metres from Taviton Street, and is on the Northern and Victoria lines.
• Useful Links View
  • National Rail Enquiries.
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  • Transport for London Website.
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  • University Maps Webpage.
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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.
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• Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
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• Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
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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 standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Taviton Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is an adequate level turning square in front of the payment machine.
  • The highest button on the payment machine is 130cm high.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front and to the side of the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The steps in front of the entrance (as shown in photograph 5) do not have tactile paving at the bottom but do at the top.
  • The steps to the left as you face the entrance (as shown in photograph 6) have tactile paving at the top and bottom.

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Reception (Main)

• Main reception is located to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • 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 large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
  • 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing loop is located in the library office.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.

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Other Floors (Main)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the second floor, on the third floor, on the fourth floor and on the fifth floor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There are single heavy manual doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor and first floors.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 160cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 3in).
• There are 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 have a hearing loop system.
• 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar additional lift located within the main block that accesses floors 1, 3, 4 and 5 (as shown in photographs 3 and 4.

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Reception (Student Administration)

• Student Administration is located on the third floor.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Entrance (Library)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor next to the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • There are security gates to enter and exit the library ahead as you enter.
  • The gates shown in photograph 3 are 54cm wide.
  • The gate shown in photograph 4 is 100cm wide.

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Reception (Library)

• Issue desk is located to the immediate left as you enter through the library entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the library entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 2 days to process an order.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large text keyboard, height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 height adjustable desks available on the lower ground floor (as shown in photograph 4).
  • These are accessed via an easy ramp with handrails on both sides (as shown in photograph 5).
  • There is also a large text keyboard available on the ground floor (as shown in photograph 6).

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Other Floors (Library)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-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 medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Library)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the library.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the library entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 160cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 3in).
• There are 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 have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not 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 medium.

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Accessible Toilet. (Main Block)

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• Location and Access View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
  • There are similar accessible toilets available on the third and fourth floors.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not clear 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • 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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Accessible Toilet (Library)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the to the left as you exit the library lift on the lower ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the far side of the library on the first floor. This accessible toilet has the transfer space on the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Block)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the third floor, the fourth floor and the fifth floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the third floor, the fourth floor and the fifth floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the main 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Library)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor and the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 4m from the library 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 poor.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading to the male and female standard toilets.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The male and female standard toilets on the first floor of the library have level access.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• More Detailed Information on Evacuation and Safety Provisions View
  • To view the full Estates fire safety handbook/ Emergency Plan for SSEES please click here (new tab).