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Queen's Building

University of Bristol, University Walk, Bristol, City of Bristol, BS8 1TR

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the main entrance of the building is step-free.
  • There are 4 entrances into the building.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance, on University Walk., which provides ramped or stepped access.
  • The main entrance is signed as Welcome to Queen's Building.
  • The south door entrance is signed as South door.
  • The Bill Brown suite entrance is signed as Bill Brown Design Suite.
  • The Stack room entrance is signed as The Stack Room F.05.
  • The main entrance is the most accessible from the on-street permit Blue Badge parking.
  • This entrance provides slight ramped access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • The south door entrance is located on Cantock Close and has stepped access.
  • The Bill Brown Suite entrance is located on Woodland Road and has ramped or stepped access.
  • The Stack Room entrance is located on Cantock Close and has stepped access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • Access to the library is stepped access only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding and room signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.
  • Some of these are permanently held open.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the lower ground floor, ground floor and floor 1.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and floors 1 and 2.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor, ground floor and floors 1 and 2.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor and ground floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations at the rear of the main entrance lobby.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the lower ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on University Walk and Tankard's Close.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • Parking is for University permit holders only .

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on University Walk.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail that switches sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 99cm.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Engineering)

  • The reception is located to the left before the barriers after you enter the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The wider opening has no barrier and is fully open for entry to the building.
  • The wider opening has a width of 88cm.

Counter (Info Point)

  • The counter is located to the right after the barriers at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Lift (East)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear left of the buidling after you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 79m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The lower ground floor, ground floor and floors 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual 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 2250lbs.
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 106cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 194cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right after you enter the building via the main entrance.
  • The lower ground floor, ground floor and floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - East Wing)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor D, to the left after you enter the building via the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 47m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 197cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 120cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.