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.
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, fitness suite, hair and beauty rooms, spa, library and meeting rooms.
- Related link Spa.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-college-birmingham/spa
- Related link Gym.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-college-birmingham/gym
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Richmond House is located on Newhall Road which can be accessed off of the A457 via Fleet Street. There are various ways to access the building through out the city.
- The building does not have its own designated parking, however, there are standard on-street bays on the road in front of the building and public car parks within 300 meters of the building.
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By Bus
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- The closest bus stop to the venue is located on Lionel Street. This bus stop only has 1 bus that serves it and isn't a very busy route. The bus that runs through here is bus 101.
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By Train
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- The closest train station to this venue is Birmingham Snow Hill, which is located approximately 0.5 miles away, off of Queensway. This station is served by 2 main train companies, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways.
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Useful Links
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- National Rail Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Birmingham Council Travel Page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Newhall Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
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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 180cm (5ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 5 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
- Main reception is located to the left as you enter the building.
- The desk is 7m (7yd 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 bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- 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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Comments
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- There are security barriers at the reception.
- The width of the barriers are 70cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- 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 not a hearing assistance system.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly ahead as you enter the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does 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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter the building.
- The stairs are approximately 13m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Lecture Theatre(s) (IT Suite 614)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 93cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- There is not staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are not even.
Entrance (Library)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located directly ahead as you exit the lift on the fourth floor.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Reception (Library)
- Library reception is located to the right as you enter the library.
- The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) 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 not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 3-5 days to process an order.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable chair is / are available.
Standard Changing Room (Male Changing Room)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the end of the corridor on the third floor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- The female changing rooms are on the third and fourth floors.
Accessible Toilet (Fifth Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the corridor on the fifth floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 220cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
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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 good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (Changing Room)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial, written text, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located within the standard changing rooms.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- Female toilets are within their changing rooms.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 170cm (8ft 10in x 5ft 7in).
- 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 200cm (6ft 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 twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a push button alarm in this cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
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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 good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the third floor and the fourth floor.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the sixth floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the fifth floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side as you enter the building, next to the stairs.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- 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.