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
- Related link 8 West Building.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-bath/8-west-2
- Related link Library.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/library-757b94cc-a2b7-4bb2-8482-7ba847ba04d5
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- The details within this guide relate to the route from the 8 West main entrance to the library via The Parade.
8 West Building Car Park
- The building does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 550cm (15ft 9in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the 8 West building main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the 8 West building main 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 a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the building.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The dropped kerb is on a steep gradient which levels off after the tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
8 West Building Car Park to 8 West Building Main Entrance
- There is an easy slope leading from the top of the dropped kerb at the car park to the main entrance.
- The slope is easy.
- The slope is permanent.
- The slope surface is made up of large flag stones and is uneven in places.
8 West Building Main Entrance
- The main doors open automatically (towards you).
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
- Second set of doors
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
- The staircase to all other floors is located between the 1st and second set of doors.
8 West Building Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right past the reception desk.
- There is level access to the lift from the 8 west building main entrance.
- There is a power assisted door to access the lift.
- The surface of the floor between the 8 West building main entrance and the lift is carpet.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The levels which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4.
- The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from 8 West building main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 119cm x 138cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 6in).
- 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- There is signage giving direction to the lift.
8 West Building Level 2
- Ahead when exiting the lift there is a single, heavy manual door that opens towards you.
- The surface of the level 2 corridor is carpet.
- Level 2 has level access.
- An accessible toilet is available to the left of the level 2 corridor approximately 30m from the lift.
- There are two further sets of doors located on the corridor. These doors are manual, heavy double doors.
- At the rear of the level 2 corridor there is a set of manual, heavy double doors that exit onto the parade level. These doors are approximately 75m from the lift.
8 West Building to Wessex House
- On exiting continue ahead approximately 10m before turning right.
- The surface from 8 West building is smooth concrete.
- As you turn onto the walkway there is a metallic, slightly uneven, dimpled strip before the surface becomes large flag stones.
- Continue approximately 35m to the entrance into Wessex House.
- The entrance into Wessex House consists of manual, double width, heavy doors which open towards you.
Wessex House to The Parade
- Continue ahead when entering the Wessex House entrance.
- The surface of the path through Wessex House is smooth tiles. There are small areas of concrete among the tiles.
- There is level access within Wessex House.
- Continue ahead for approximately 15m.
- The exit onto The Parade has no doors.
The Parade to the Library
- When entering the parade continue ahead for approximately 140m.
- The surface of the walkway is made up of large flag stones which are uneven in places.
- The library is located on the left.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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- There are separate doors for entry and exit.
- The entry doors are on the left as you face the front of the building and the exit is on the right.