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Elm House

Moulsecoomb Campus, University of Brighton, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4GJ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the South Entrance off Saunders Park View.
  • This entrance gives access to the entrance foyer on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
  • The other entrance is known as the North Entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 11 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on all floors, adjacent to the lifts at both ends of the building.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors, adjacent to the lifts at both ends of the building.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located on the first floor by the lifts adjacent to the lifts at the south side of the building.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor by the lifts adjacent to the lifts at the south side of the building.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

South Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the south side of the building, off Saunders Park View.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 95cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.
  • There is a slight slope and 9 steps without handrails on the approach from Saunders Park View.
  • The steps can be bypassed via a slight slope without handrails.
  • The approach is step-free level when approached from the Moulsecoomb Multi-Storey Car Park.
  • There is also a revolving door located at this entrance which was not accessible at the time of the survey (July 2026) due to ongoing building work.

North Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the north side of the building opposite Watts Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 93cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
  • There is also a revolving door located at this entrance which was not accessible at the time of the survey (July 2026) due to ongoing building work.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the south side of the building to the left on entry .
  • The distance from the South Entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 109cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 149cm (width) x 226cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left after entry via the South Entrance.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (First Floor)

  • Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on the first floor at the south end of the building, adjacent to the lifts.
    • The distance from the lift is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left adjacent to the lifts at the south side of the building.
    • The distance from the South Entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.