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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Herbert Street bus stop is approximately 160m from the residence main entrance.
• Residence Information View
  • The residence surveyed was Ty Pont Haearn - Student Halls.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 643 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette and a common room.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Come off the A4232 heading towards Cardiff Central on the A4161. After approximately 1.5 miles take the left turn on to Glossop Road and the first right turn on to Moira Terrace. After approximately 0.5 miles take the left turn on to Pellett Street, the residence will be on your right hand side.
  • The building does not have parking. There are public car parks available on Pellett Street, within 200m of the residence. The name of the car park is NCP Pellett Street.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • Take 2 city circle, 2A or 305 services to Herbert Street bus stop. Herbert Street bus stop is approximately 0.2 miles from the residence.
  • For more information on bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cardiff Central.
  • Take Cross Country, GWR or Transport For Wales train services to Cardiff Central train station. Cardiff Central station is approximately 0.5 miles from the residence.
  • For more information on rail services please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Transport For Wales services please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is NCP Pellet Street.
  • The car park is located left of the building main entrance.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Pellett Street.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Unite Students'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm.
  • The door release button to exit the residence is at a height of 130cm.

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Entrance (Reception - Level Five)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level five, ahead as you exit the left, on the left hand side of the corridor.
  • This entrance gives access to reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Reception'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.

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Reception (Level Five)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on level five, ahead as you exit the lift, on the left hand side of the corridor.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the reception entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 120cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in reception.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead and right as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1, 5 - 21.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located ahead and right as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 5-21.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• There are manual doors to access lift lobbies on floors 5 - 21.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 208cm (3ft 5in x 6ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Common Room - Level Five)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level five, ahead as you exit the lift and on the right hand side of the corridoor.
  • This entrance gives access to the common room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Common Room'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.

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Common Room - Level Five

• The common room is located opposite the reception on the fifth floor.
• There are vending machines available selling cold drinks and snacks.
• Types of seating available are; armchairs, sofas, chairs without armrests and bench seating.
• The surface height of the highest table is 106cm, the underside of the tables are 102cm.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 72cm, the underside of the tables are 69cm.
• The coffee table has a surface height of 52cm.

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Entrance (Laundry - Level Five)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level five, at the rear of the common room.
  • This entrance gives access to the laundry room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Laundry/Golchi Dillad'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Comments View
  • The laundry room has seats without armrests available.
  • All of the washing machines are low level. One dryer is low level.
  • Payment is made by card, the card payment machine is at a height of 64cm. Payments can also be made via app using the circuit plus app.

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Entrance (Flat 802 - Level Eight)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level eight, ahead as you exit the lift and follow the corridor around to the right.
  • This entrance gives access to flat 802.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '802'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 114cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat 802 - Level Eight)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the refrigerator and the freezer.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 92cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.