Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Brighton)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Grand Parade main building.
- Related link Grand Parade Main Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/grand-parade-main-building
- Related link Grand Parade Campus.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/grand-parade-campus
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Comments
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- The Grand Parade student union reception and student union shop are located on the first floor of the Grand Parade main building.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Brighton.
- The nearest mainline station is Brighton.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located outside Circus Street Annexe.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 650cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 4in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located to the side of the venue.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 650cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 4in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located to the side of the venue.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not 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 160cm (5ft 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Comments
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- These doors are push pad operated.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, M, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
Lift (Rear)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear of the ground floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 120cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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.
Outside Access (Reception Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Reception (Reception)
- The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the reception entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
Outside Access (Shop Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in) wide.
Reception (Shop Counter)
- The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the shop entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in some parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Accessible Toilet
- Adapted toilet facilities are available outside the theatre.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available outside the theatre.
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.