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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in November 2020.
• Campus opening times remain the same, however opening times for catering outlets, and public-facing services such as hair salons, are subject to change at short notice.
• There have been no changes to the parking available.
• At the entrance to Summer Row, the revolving door on the left is an exit, and the middle revolving door and automatic door on the right are entrances.
• At the entrance to MacIntrye House the revolving door on the left is an entrance, and the one on the right is the exit.
• Users needing to use an automatic door may need to enter via a door marked 'exit'.
• Hand sanitising stations are situated at entrances, on all floors and outside all catering sites.
• Catering areas have a limited number of people.
• There are some one way systems in Summer Row, Macintrye House and The Link.
• People are encouraged to keep to the left in corridors and on stairs.
• Floor markings, wall signs and door markers have been installed to assist with social distancing.
• The capacity within each classroom is marked on each door.
• Some cubicles within the standard toilets have been closed to assist with social distancing.
• The capacity of changing areas is stated on the door.
• There is a number of additional staff to assist with taking contact details.
• Face masks are compulsory in all communal areas of all buildings, unless exempt.
• Test and trace QR codes are available in catering outlets.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Introduction

• Basement - Estates and Guild of Students.
• Ground Floor - Reception, Cakes and Bakes, Resource Centre, Coffee Pod, Brasserie Restaurant and Atrium Restaurant.
• First Floor - Finances and Information Services Unit and Learning and Skills Development Centre.
• Second Floor - Product Development Kitchens and Training Kitchens.
• Third Floor - Office of Vice Chancellor, Boardroom, Admissions Unit, Marketing Unit and Personnel Unit.
• Fourth Floor - Teaching Rooms and Lecture Theatres.
• Fifth Floor - Student Cafe and Library.
• Sixth Floor - Teaching Rooms and Think Tank.
• Seventh Floor - Student Information Suite, International Students Centre, Registry, Attendance, Curriculum and Quality Unit, E Learning Unit, Industrial Placement Unit and Examinations Unit.
• Eighth Floor - Rooftop Coffee, Teaching Rooms and Lecture Theatres.
• Ninth Floor - Knowledge Transfer and Resource Centre and Language Suite 1.
• Tenth Floor - Business Hub @ UCB and Language Suite 2.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 17:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Birmingham New Street.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is an NCP Car Park located on Newhall Street.
  • Any disabled students will need to apply for a permit to park in the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Summer Row.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 124cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • he door can also be operated by a swipe card.
  • The swipe card reader is at a height of 104cm.
  • There are 2 revolving doors to the left as you face the accessible entrance (shown in photograph 3).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is steep.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the rear car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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• 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 double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the car park, leading up to the entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Reception (Security)

• The desk/counter is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • Automatic barriers are to the right as you face the security desk
  • These barriers are 65cm in width.
  • There is an accessible barrier on the far left which is 90cm in width.

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Entrance (Resource Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
  • The stairs are located next to the platform lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Resource Centre entrance.
  • There are 5 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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 not a landing.

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Lift (Platform)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located within the Resource Centre.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and LG.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the resource centre entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 91cm x 140cm (2ft 12in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not 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 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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Counter (Sales Shop)

• The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Resource Centre entrance.
• The Sales Shop is located within the Resource Centre.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter, via lift.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Assignment Service)

• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Resource Centre entrance.
• The Assignment Service is located within the Resource Centre.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter, via lift.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet (Restaurant)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the restaurant entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the restaurant.
  • There are additional accessible toilets on the third, sixth, eighth and tenth floors. These accessible toilets have the transfer space on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 200cm (7ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are 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 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 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).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) 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.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet in the restaurant.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 2in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Building)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left past the security desk.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the stairwell on each floor.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive Deaf Awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.