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Eveleigh Waterside

University of Bath, Spring Gardens Road, Bath, BA2 6FJ

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Eveleigh Waterside is centrally located in Bath, on Spring Gardens Road.
    • It is an accommodation made up of self-catered studio flats, in two blocks (East and West) on eight levels.
    • The floors are signed as level G, UG, 1, 1a, 2, 2a, 3 and 3a.
    • There are 62 rooms in Eveleigh Waterside, as well as 14 twodios, duplex rooms and a loft apartment.
    • There are no rooms with adaptations.
    • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
    • There is a communal laundry, and a social space on level G.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The building is accessed from the courtyard. There is an external entrance to the courtyard from Spring Gardens Road.
  • Everleigh Waterside has a single entrance which is located to the right of the courtyard and has ramped or stepped access.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the foyer on level G.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
  • In the West Wing there are stepped access to the rooms on all floors.
  • The corridors are narrow with a width of 110cm.
  • There is stepped access to room 23 on floor 3A in the East Wing.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard, smooth and carpet tiled.
  • There is a mixture of seating in the lobby area.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage with Braille is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Spring Garden Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance (to the Courtyard from Spring Gardens Road)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Entrance (Main Building)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the courtyard.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with 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 steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (and Social Space)

  • The reception is located ahead and right from the building entrance.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 98cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • 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: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the stairwell of the west wing.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The levels G, UG, 1, 1a, 2, 2a, 3 and 3a are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • None 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 106cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the stairwell at the rear of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The levels G, UG, 1, 1a, 2, 2a, 3 and 3a 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Communal Facilities

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on level G.
    • There is step-free level access via lift into the common room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • There is a second door which has high contrast and a width of 75cm.
    • This door is operated by a card reader at a height of 112cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the area includes: armchairs, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in the area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a Cinema Room within the Common Room, which has a single manual door that opens away from you.
    • This door has a width of 75cm.
    • There are armchairs and sofa seating in the Cinema Room, as well as tables suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level G to the west of the building.
    • 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 79cm.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Room (Group Study)

  • The room is located within the common room on level G.
  • The distance from the common room entrance is 15m.
  • 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 away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a high 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 walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
  • 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 is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the level G.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a second door to access the facilities, it is 78cm wide.