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Aquila Court

University of Bath, 34 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3GX

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Aquila Court is located off Lower Bristol Road.
    • There are two accommodation buildings in Aquila Court - these are called Aquila Court and Aquila Terrace.
    • Aquila Court is a single building, with five floors. It consists of two wings, each wing containing 17 flats.
    • Aquila Terrace is a single building, comprised of three townhouses.
    • Each townhouse has three floors, with a of total 9 rooms each.
    • Each townhouse has its own stepped entrance.
    • There are 203 rooms in Aquila Court.
    • There are 27 rooms in Aquila Terrace.
    • There are not any adapted rooms in these accommodations.
    • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
    • There is a communal laundry room on the ground floor of the Aquila accommodation building.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Getting Inside

  • Access to Aquila Court is either via a steep slope and a gate or via steps.
  • The step-free approach via the steep slope to the buildings is from Lower Bristol Road to the right of the building.
  • The gate at this entrance has a width of 102cm.
  • The stepped access contains 10 steps, with handrails centrally and to either side.
  • Aquila Court has a single entrance, which provides step-free and level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • Aquila Terrace has three entrances, one to each townhouse, all of which are stepped access.
  • The number of steps for the townhouses range from 6 to 9 steps.
  • The townhouses have no lift or rooms with adaptations.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors of Aquila Court.
  • There is stepped access only in each of the townhouses in Aquila Terrace.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth, either laminate or carpet tiles.
  • There are resting areas in the lobby with a mixture of seating in Aquila Court. There is also seating available outside in the courtyard.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout both accommodation buildings.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout both accommodation buildings.
  • Each townhouse has a kitchen on the ground floor and 3 rooms on each floor.
  • There are no lifts within the townhouses, access is by stairs only
  • There are no rooms with adaptations in the townhouses.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the reception foyer in Aquila Court and on the lower ground floor in Aquila Terrace.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Aquila Court Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of Aquila Court.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 215cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 230cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped entrances to the townhouses in Aquila Terrace.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height 113cm.
  • Each entrance has a single manual that opens away from you, with a width of 80cm.
  • Each door has a high contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left from the Aquila Court entrance.
  • The distance from the Aquila Court entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and booths.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.

Communal Facilities

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located in the Aquila Terrace building on the ground floor below the Aquila Terrace townhouses.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the area includes: armchairs, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in the area includes: coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on the ground floor in the left wing of Aquila Court.
    • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • There is then a second manual door to go through to access the laundry, this door is also 88cm wide.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the stair/lift lobby of each wing in the Aquila Court building.
  • The distance from the Aquila Court entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground floor and floors 1, 2, 3, and 4 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The internal lift button for floor 4 is at an unsuitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There are similar lifts in both wings.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the lift/stairs lobby of the Aquila Court building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor and floors 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a similar flight of stairs in both wings of the building.

Gym

  • The gym is located within the Aquila Terrace building on the ground floor below the Aquila Terrace townhouses.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Room (Quiet Study)

  • The room is located on the ground floor of Aquila Court, within the lobby area.
  • The distance from the Aquila Court entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Room (Meeting)

  • The room is located on the ground floor of Aquila Court, within the reception lobby area.
  • The distance from the Aquila Court entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor of the Aquila Court building, in the reception area.
    • The distance from the Aquila Court entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a standard shower cubicle in the left rear corner of this toilet.
    • It has access via a folding door 53cm wide, the step into the shower tray is 19cm high.
    • The controls are twist mixer and the height of the removable shower head is adjustable.