Access Guide
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.
- The venue is certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.
- For more information on the 'We're Good to Go' Industry Standard please click here.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
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.
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.
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.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- 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.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- 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.
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
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- 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).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
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
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- 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).
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.
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.
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 medium.
- 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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- 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.
Entrance (Resource Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Accessible Toilet (Restaurant)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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).
Standard Toilet(s) (Main Building)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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.