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Senate House (B Block)

Building 2, University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5DG

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, Games Art Suite, laboratories and staff offices.

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Useful Information

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • University of Bolton is located to the south east of Bolton town centre, between Derby Street (A579) and Deane Road (A676).
    • There is limited on site parking available throughout the campus for staff, students and visitors.
  • By Bus View
    • Local buses are available to Derby Street and Deane Road.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway station is Bolton. From the station follow the A579. The University is signed. After approximately 500m the University is on the right.

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • 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 to the right hand side of Senate House (B Block).
    • 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 not accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Visitor's Car Park.
    • The car park is located in front of Senate House (A Block).
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The building car park is Christ Church Gardens Parking and is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
    • The visitor's car park is shown in photographs 3 and 4.

Outside Access (Link Corridor Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of Senate House, opposite Calderwood Building (G Block).
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is also a steep ramp to the right of the entrance, leading from the Lecture Theatres and Classroom Building (M Block) (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
    • The ramp has handrails on both sides.

Outside Access (Christ Church Gardens Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of Senate House, off Christ Church Gardens.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Entrance (E Block Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located leading from E Block and the University Main Reception.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
    • The ramp or slope is permanent.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • Comments View
    • At the time of the survey the push pads were not operational.

Entrance (C Block Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located leading from C Block on Level 1.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar entrance in the same location on Level 2 (shown in photograph 3).

Entrance (A Block Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located leading from A Block.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
    • The ramp or slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides going up.
    • The width of the ramp is 244cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • The stairs can be overcome by using the lift in Senate House (E Block).

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels B1 and B2.
    • The stairs are located along the main corridor as you enter via the A Block entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 12m from the A Block entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on level B2.

Lift

  • There is not a lift for public use.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in Senate House (C Block).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There are female toilet facilities on level B1.
  • There are male toilet facilities on level B2.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level B1, between the stairs and the C Block entrance.
    • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 13m from the A Block entrance.
    • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
    • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.