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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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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include hair and beauty salon, training rooms, Jacuzzi, steam room and a sauna.

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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • 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.
• By Train View
  • 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.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Accessibility Statement please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected]

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Newhall Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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).
• 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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).
• Step(s) View
  • 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.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • 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.

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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 View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The width of the barriers are 70cm.

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Entrance (Spa Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • 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.