Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms and The Law Court.
Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- Local buses are available to Derby Street and Deane Road.
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By Train
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- 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.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 481.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 415.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Counselling please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 478.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on the Student Union please click here (opens new tab)
Telephone Number: 01204 900 850.
Email: [email protected]. - The University has a mandatory staff training including face-to-face disability awareness training. Staff have regular training updates.
- Hearing loops are available in all main reception areas. Individual needs assessments are made through the Disability Service. There is a loan stock of ergonomic chairs available throughout the campus. Height adjustable tables are also available on a pre-arranged basis.
- Dog toileting areas are available at S Block, M Block, and Orlando Halls. Please see separate guides for more information.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Site/Campus Car Park (Pro Chancellor's Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of Senate House.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Senate House.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 592cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Court entrance.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Senate House.
- The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Court entrance.
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Comments
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- This car park is barrier controlled.
- Access to this car park is by keycard or intercom.
- The keycard reader and intercom can be reached from a vehicle.
Outside Access (Court Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Senate House, in the Pro Chancellor's Car Park.
- There is ramped/sloped or 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
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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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 125cm (4ft 1in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 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 not have handrails.
Entrance (C Block Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leading from C Block on Level 1.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 212cm (6ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance on Level C2/D2 (shown in photograph 2).
Entrance (E Block Level 1 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of D Block, leading from Level E1 and the University Main Reception.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
Entrance (E Block Level 2 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leading from Level E2.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
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Comments
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- The left hand door as you face D Block can be automatically opened by push pad to enter D Block.
- The width of the automatic door is 88cm.
- There is not a push pad to exit D Block via this entrance.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the rear corridor of D Block, leading to the E Block entrance and F Block.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a standard lift which overcomes the steps.
- This level change is shown in photograph 4.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 all corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels D1 and D2.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
- The stairs are approximately 13m from the Court 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.
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Comments
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- There are manual, single, heavy doors to access the stairwell on level D2.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located along the main corridor, towards the centre of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels D1, E1, E2, E3 and E4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Court 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 107cm x 219cm (3ft 6in x 7ft 2in).
- There are 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 within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- This lift is the E Block lift, but also has access from level D1.
- Access to level D2 is via level E2 and through the E Block Level 2 entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on level D1.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the court entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter via the court entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 198cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
- There is not 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 138cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A female standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located along the main corridor as you enter D Block, beyond the stairs.
- There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 22m from the Court entrance.
- There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the right.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.