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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 1 study room on the ground floor, 4 study room on the first floor and toilets (library). Blocks A, B and C have stepped access. They have standard accommodation with shared kitchens and bathrooms (shower and toilet cubicles). There are no lifts, with other floors only accessible by flights of stairs.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the main university buildings and the city centre follow the A4018 along Whiteladies Road towards Westbury on Trym. Take the turning off onto Parrys Lane from the A4018 and the Hiatt Baker buildings are approximately 600m along the road on the left.
  • There is limited parking on site for students and visitors.
• By Bus View
  • University buses serve the main university buildings and arrive at the Transport Hub which is on the Hiatt Baker Hall campus. There is a bus stop within 170m from the campus on Parrys Lane served by the U1 Unibus and 3 citylines to Stoke Bishop and Cribbs Causeway.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Clifton Down Station, located off Whiteladies Road, approximately 1.6 miles from The Hiatt Baker campus. The main railway station, Bristol Temple Meads is approximately 5 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • A useful journey planner including real-time public transport details, fares information and cycle and walking routes.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0117 331 0444.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Study Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Health and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0117 954 6640.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Parking at Residences please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right as you enter the Hiatt Baker Hall complex.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Hiatt Baker Hall Block L.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 490cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the campus entrance to the car park.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Building L entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the Hiatt Baker Hall Building L entrance.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance from the site car park.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading to the entrance from the transport hub.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is 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.

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Getting Around (Library Building)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to building A from the corridor outside the ground floor study room.
  • The ramp can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
    There is a single door with a locked leaf to the left to access the ground floor corridor (shown in photograph 3).
    The door opens automatically towards you.
    The door is operated by a push pad.
    The height of the push pad is 94cm.
    The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not 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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Library Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are facilities on the first floor.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Library Building Ground Floor - Study Room)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• There are twelve desks within the study room.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Library Building First Floor - Study Rooms)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • There are 4 study rooms along the first floor corridor.

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Kitchen - Library Building First Floor

• The kitchen is located off the first floor corridor. The door has a key card reader on the handle 109cm high. The door itself is heavy, manual, single and opens inwards.
• The height of the kitchen unit is 90cm.
• There is an island with bar stools.
• The height of the island is 106cm.
• There is a 3 seater sofa.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Library Building)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the library entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 272cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 11in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 not a soap dispenser.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Library Building)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 8m from the stairs.
  • 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 varied.

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Outside Access (Block A Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 2 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Block B and C Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 2 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This is now also signed as an entrance to Block C as well as B. This is via the first 8 steps of the staircase to the first floor and then via the door to the left into C Block (photographs 3 & 4).
  • The door is heavy, manual and is 84cm wide. The key card reader is 114cm high.

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Getting Around (Blocks A, B and C)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a key card reader 120cm high to get into the B Block corridor once inside the main entrance.
  • Signage is very limited with only a few signs indicating the direction of rooms.

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Accommodation (Blocks A, B and C)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Blocks A, B and C.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Although the ground floor rooms are step-free every entrance into the blocks is stepped.
  • Standard rooms on the ground, first and second floor.

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Kitchen - Blocks A, B and C

• There are 2 doors into the kitchen both manual, heavy, open inwards and are 77cm wide.
• The kitchen is located off the ground floor corridor and on all other floors within the blocks.
• The height of the kitchen units is 93cm. There are various sinks, ovens and hobs with many lowered cupboards.
• The height of the two islands is 93cm.
• There is a central dining table that is 75cm high, with clear space underneath of 66cm. The benches are 42cm high.

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Other Floors (Blocks A, B and C)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located in front of the entrances to the buildings with a couple other identical staircases.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Block B entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the upper ground floor, on the first floor and on the second floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are a few identical staircases in the blocks either leading to the main entrances or fire exits.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Blocks A, B and C)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor in B Block.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the B Block entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are 2 separate rooms in B block with doors 70cm wide. Within the rooms are 3 separate cubicles (doors over 75cm) all with a toilet and stepped shower (21cm-30cm high). Blocks A, B and C have these 2 rooms on every floor.