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Introduction

  • Basement Floor - Offices
    Ground Floor - Offices, Meeting Room
    First Floor - Offices
    Second Floor - Offices
    Third Floor - Offices
    Fourth Floor - Offices, Meeting Room.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • 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
    • The parking is either permit holder or pay and display only between 08:30-18:30 Monday - Friday and Saturday 08:30 - 13:30.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Taviton Street.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • The intercom is at a height of 145cm.
    • 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.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • 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.
    • 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.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to G03.
    • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is high 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.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the basement 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 the right going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Comments View
    • The door leads to the stairs to the basement only.
    • There are deep steps between the basement and ground floor and third to fourth floor.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
    • There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the second floor.
    • There are male standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the ground floor.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
    • 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.
    • The step(s) is / are located leading to the toilet and room G03.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are shallow.
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There are male toilets between the second and third floors.

Emergency Egress for Building