Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in January 2021.
- Most University food outlets are now shut in line with government guidance.
- Opening times of areas are under constant review given the number of people on campus and government guidance.
- External queuing systems are located outside the Fresh Shop and Student Services.
- All buildings have entrances and exits via separate doors to assist with social distancing.
- Hand sanitising stations are at the entrance to all buildings and in each room used for study spaces.
- There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
- The number of people permitted in each room is signed on the door to that space.
- Clearly signed one way systems have been set up both internally and externally around the campus.
- There should be no more than one person in the lift at any time.
- Floor markings and wall signs have been installed to remind people to keep 2m apart.
- Protective screens have been installed across the university.
- Some urinals and cubicles in toilets have been closed to assist with social distancing.
- All showers are available, but the number of people permitted in them is indicated by a sign on the door.
- All staff, students and visitors are expected to wear face masks when inside buildings, unless they are in a single office.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include School of Management education suite, music studios and rehersal rooms, gallery, arts theatre and cafe.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Bath.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bath Spa.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is East Car park.
- The car park is located infront of the building.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the side of the building.
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- The East Car Park is located outside the front of this building.
- It contains 10 Blue Badge bays, between 58m (63yd) and 81m (89yd) from the main entrance.
- Because of limited parking space, there are restrictions on students bringing cars on to campus. Accessible parking is, however, available for visitors, staff and students as marked.
- Students needing to park on site because of a disability are provided with permits.
- Please see the separate guides for the East Car Park for more details.
- There is a coach bay on the opposite side of the service road outside the main entrance (shown in photograph 4) which could be used as a drop off point for the building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 169cm (5ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 169cm (5ft 7in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception (Box Office)
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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- The box office is located to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in cafe / foyer area.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Background music can also be played in galleries, depending on the exhibition.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The standard height for tables is 69cm.
- 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 hand held 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 not presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches and snacks.
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Comments
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- The cafe is located in the foyer just inside the main entrance.
- Coffee tables and sofas are also available in the cafe.
Theatre (Arts Theatre)
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located in the front row.
- Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit beside you.
- It is 14m (15yd 11in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- The rows suitable for hearing loops are the whole theatre.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
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Comments
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- The Arts Theatre is located on level 0, to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
- If required, an extra row is added at the front, with spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is a moderate ramp leading up to the stage on the right hand side as you face it.
- The theatre doesn't usually have audio described or signed performances, although if an external hirer desired this, the theatre would do its best to accommodate.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 0-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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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Comments
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- The details here are for the stairs at the far end of the building, by the Weston Studio.
- There are also stairs by the main entrance (shown in photograph 4). These are deep and not well marked, and also do not go to level 3.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in far left corner as you enter, between Gallery 1 and the Weston Studio.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 0-1-2-3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 159cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The controls are between 107-123cm (3ft 6in-4ft) high.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Reception (Executive Education Suite Reception)
- The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is not staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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- This reception desk is located on level 1, by the front stairs.
Standard Changing Room (Arts Theatre Dressing Room)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located at the top of the ramp past the toilets.
- The standard changing room is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 13m (14yd 8in) from the reception desk.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- The dressing room contains a standard shower with level access and a unisex standard toilet.
- There is also a separate accessible toilet and shower located here.
- Please see the separate section for these for more details.
Standard Changing Room (Level 3)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located off the level 3 lift foyer.
- The standard changing room is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the dance studio.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- The details here are for the male changing room. The lockers for the male changing room are located in the lift foyer area.
- The female changing room is 1m (1yd) from the dance studio and 9m (9yd 3ft) from the lift, and contains lockers.
- Both changing rooms contain standard showers accessed by a small threshold.
Accessible Shower (Arts Theatre Dressing Room)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the dressing room accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet (Arts Theatre Dressing Room)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the dressing room, to the right as you enter.
- There is not 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 254cm x 265cm (8ft 4in x 8ft 8in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 fully functional.
- 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.
- 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 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).
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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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area to the left of the box office as you face it.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 205cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and clinical waste 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.
- 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 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).
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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 fair.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The cubicle contains a baby change 92cm (3ft) high.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 in toilet area by the box office.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- These toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.
Additional Info
- Staff do not 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.