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 hair and beauty salon, training rooms, Jacuzzi, steam room and a sauna.
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
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.
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.
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.
Entrance (Spa Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the end of the corridor that's directly ahead as you enter the building.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Reception (Spa Reception)
- Spa Reception is located directly ahead as you enter the Spa.
- The desk is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/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.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played within the salon.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located to the left hand side of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the lift.
- 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.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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.