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Scala Court

University of Bath, Shaftesbury Road, Bath, BA2 3LH

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via very slight slopes.
  • There are bollards on the approach from the car park.
  • There is a single entrance, signed as Scala Court.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage with Braille is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left hand side of Scala Court.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • There are three standard parking bays marked in blue for staff and visitors only.
    • The touch pad device located at the entrance of Scala Court must be used to register the vehicle's registration number.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located adjacent to the building.
    • The name of the car park is Co-op car park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Parking is limited to a maximum of 3 hours in the Co-op car park.

Entrance

  • 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 120cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead from the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • 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.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 136cm to 148cm from the floor.
  • 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: armchairs.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the reception lobby.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second floors 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 630kg.
  • 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 108cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear of the reception lobby.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 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.

Communal Facilities

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on the ground floor, front left of the building.
    • 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 width of the opening is 88cm.
    • There is a second door, which opens away from you.
    • A key fob is required for access, the reader is 110cm high.
    • This door has a width of 87cm.
    • The door has written text of Living Lounge.
    • 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: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in the area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on the ground floor, front left 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 87cm.
    • There is a second door, which opens away from you.
    • A key fob, is required for access, the reader is 110cm high.
    • This door has a width of 87cm
    • The door has written text of Launderette.
    • There is not 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.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.