Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; This building is used for private businesses as well as student start ups, to rent out office space.
- The Innovation Centre shares the same building as the City Accommodation and Communal Facilities.
The City Accommodation and Communal Facilities can be found in a different guide. - City Accommodation and Communal Facilities - NEW link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left as you enter from the main building entrance, inside the informal seating area.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor lift lobby landing and off the informal seating area on the ground floor.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor lift lobby landing and off the informal seating area on the ground floor.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The venue is located in the south of the city on the banks of the river Avon.
Approach Bath on the A36 and on arriving at a large oval roundabout straddled by the railway line, follow the signs for the city centre, cross the river and the venue will be facing you. - For more information on Google Maps Location please click here (opens new tab).
- The venue is located in the south of the city on the banks of the river Avon.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The main bus station is 60-70 metres away on Dorchester Street.
This provides many services both locally and regionally. - For more information on bus fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
- The nearest train station is 260m away just off Dorchester Street and provides direct services to and from many locations including London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Portsmouth Harbour, Warminster and Weston-super-Mare.
- For more information on Bath Spa railway station details please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on timetable and fare information please click here (opens new tab).
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).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 Avon Street Car Park.
- The car park is located off A367 Corn Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'University of Bath Innovation Centre'.
- There is ramped/sloped or 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 97cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The exit push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just before the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter from the main building entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main building entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- 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 steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not 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 provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Flat 6 and roof access.
Lift
- The lift is located ahead as you enter from the main building entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main building entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 136cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
- There is a similar lift to the left of the one surveyed.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left as you enter from the main building entrance, inside the informal seating area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 121cm x 225cm (3ft 12in x 7ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor lift lobby landing.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, within the informal seating area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.