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 self-catered student accommodation in five blocks:- Acer Quad, Bay Quad, Chestnut Quad, Damson Quad and Ebony Quad.
- The Lime Tree Restaurant is located to the side of The Quads.
- Related link Lime Tree Restaurant.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/lime-tree-restaurant-c1fd6141-bb78-417a-b8e4-9acfffa5ada6
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 have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located between Chestnut and Damson Quads.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 490cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Damson Quad entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the Damson Quad entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The area containing the Blue Badge bays also contains 2 loading bays (shown in photograph 4), which could be used to drop off.
Outside Access (Damson Quad Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the Quad.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The automatic door requires a key card to activate.
- The intercom buttons are 110 -117cm high.
- The entrances to the other Quads are similar, except the doors are 120cm (47in) wide.
Level Change (Damson Quad Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- There is similar access to all of the other Quads, although Acer and Bay Quads are also accessed by more moderate slopes (shown in photographs 2 and 3).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Each floor in each block has a lounge, containing a TV and seating (shown in photograph 2).
- This is shared by all residents of that floor.
Other Floors (Damson Quad)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The stairs are located just inside the entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all 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.
- There are similar stairs in all Quads.
Lift (Damson Quad)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just inside the Damson Quad entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Damson Quad 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 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 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 110cm (43in) - 137cm (54in) high.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar lifts in all other Quads.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 4 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was D1.17.
- The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 149cm x 368cm (4ft 11in x 12ft 1in).
- The bed is 59cm (1ft 11in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 27cm (11in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a lower rail in the wardrobe and a low desk (73 cm high).
- Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are a lowered (83cm) sink, hob and surface, plus an accessible oven, in the shared kitchen.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 248cm x 234cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 8in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a (no lock).
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
- The shower seat is flip down.
- The shower seat height is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There are handrails available.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
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Comments
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- Room C1.28 is similar to the room described above.
- Rooms D5.01 and B4.12 have baths, 55cm high with showers above and twist turn controls. There are no handrails.
- There are also no grab or drop down rails by the toilet, the floor space is slightly smaller and the wardrobe does not have a lowered rail.
- The bathrooms in these rooms contain functional alarm cords.
- The shared kitchens for these rooms do not have lowered surfaces.
- The standard rooms all have ensuite shower rooms, accessed via steps.
Accessible Toilet (Damson Quad Level 3)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Damson Quad lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side as you enter level 3 from the lift and stairs.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 239cm x 267cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 9in).
- 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 183cm (6ft).
- 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 open waste paper bin 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The cubicle also contains a bath, 55cm (22in) high with twist turn taps.
- There is also a similar toilet / bathroom on level 3 of Ebony Quad.
- There are toilets / bathrooms on levels 3, 4 and 5 of Chestnut Quad, which have the transfer space on the left and the baths have grab rails fitted.
- They are also on levels 3 and 4 of Bay Quad, with the transfer space on the right and grab rails for the baths, and on levels 3 and 5 of Acer Quad, which have transfer spaces both sides and grab rails for the baths.
- These bathrooms are for the use of all of the residence of each quad, giving them the option of having a bath instead of a shower.
Outside Access (Launderette Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located between Acer and Bay Quads.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The launderette contains an accessible washer and dryer.
- The card top-up machine is 122cm- 133cm high.
Level Change (Launderette Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There are also moderate slopes leading down to Acer and Bays Quad entrances (photographs 2 and 3).
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.