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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • Secure parking is available.
  • There is building parking on site.
• Residence Information View
  • The residence surveyed was Pulteney Court.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with baths, ensuites with stepped shower cubicles, shared bathrooms with baths and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette and a common room.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The venue is located to the east of the city just off the A36.
    After leaving the city centre to the south cross the bridge over the river and follow the signs for Warminster, Chippenham and the A36.
    Continue along the A36 for 0.5 miles after which the venue will be seen on the right-hand side.
  • There is building parking on site.
    The parking is for permit holders only.
    Permits are available from the Department of Infrastructure on the main campus.
    There are no Blue Badge bays, only standard parking on site.
    There is no standard parking on the road outside the venue.
  • For more information on Google Maps Location please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is opposite the venue.
    Bus U2 stops here and provides direct connections to and from the University of Bath main campus and Lyncombe Hill.
  • For more information on bus fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
  • Bath Spa railway station is just under a 0.5 miles away off Dorchester Street.
  • For more information on station details please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on train fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Disability Service provides study related advice and support for applicants, current students and staff regarding a range of disabilities.
  They are based at 4 West.
• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Support are the first point of contact for a range of information and support services.
  They are based in The Roper Centre, 4 West, and the helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team are responsible for undergraduate recruitment, admissions and outreach.
  They also support the faculties, school and Doctoral College with postgraduate recruitment.
  The Admissions Office where the team are based is located on Level 2 of Wessex House.
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 019.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Accommodation manages university accommodation for students on campus and in the city centre.
  They also advise students and landlords about private renting.
  They are located in the West Accommodation Centre in Polden.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• Use this map to find accessible parking spaces and routes on the Claverton Down campus.
• To see more information on Campus Accessibility Map please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Block A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Block A.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Pulteney Court Block A'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.

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Outside Access (Block B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Block B.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'B'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the walkway to the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.

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Outside Access (Block C)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Block C.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'PULTENEY COURT BLOCK C'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are fixed barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 170cm.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.

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Outside Access (Block D)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the flats on Level 2.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 130cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Laundrette Study Lounge)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the laundrette, study lounge and operations office.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Laundrette - Study Lounge- Accommodations Operations Office'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 132cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a push button at the height of 121cm to exit this door.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Block A)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Block A entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (Block B)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located immediately ahead of the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the entrance to Block B.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (Block C)

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are located ahead of the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the entrance to Block C.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Leve 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (Block D)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead of the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the entrance to Block D.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Lounge and Accommodation Operations Office)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 71cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
• There is no dining table within this kitchen.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Block A Level 1)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 91cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 69cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• There is similar kitchens in Blocks B, C and D.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Block A Level 2)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 93cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 69cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• There is similar kitchens in Blocks B, C and D.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Accommodation Operations Office)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located next to the accommodation operations office on Level 1.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the entrance to the lounge, kitchen and accommodation operations office.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Block A - Level 1)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on Level 1 of A block.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the entrance to A block.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a bath in the shared bathroom.
    The bath has a shower over it.
    The bath is 55cm high and 130cm long.
    There is a similar bathroom with a bath or shower in Blocks B, C and D.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Block B - Level 2)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on Level 2 of Block B.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the stairwell.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There similar bathrooms with a bath or shower in Blocks A, C and D.
    As this is on Level 2 this bathroom can only be accessed by the stairs.