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Wills Memorial Building

Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol, Queen's Road, City of Bristol, BS8 1RJ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope and uneven surfaces. .
  • There are two entrances into the building.
  • The main entrance has stepped access only.
  • The most accessible entrance is the ramped access entrance to the left of the main entrance.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on the ground floor and floors 1, 4 and 5. .
  • There are platform lifts on the ground floor, and floors 1, 2 and 3 to overcome small stepped level changes.
  • There is only stepped access to floor 6.
  • Floor surfaces along the circulation routes varies between hard and smooth and carpeted.
  • Some of the hard and smooth flooring can be shiny.
  • There are resting areas in all circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating available.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and floor 2.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • The male standard toilet facilities are located on floors 2, 3 and 5.
    • The female standard toilet facilities are located on floors 2, 3 and 4.
    • The gender inclusive standard toilet facilities are located on floor 1.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations on the ground and second floors.

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 standard parking is available.
    • Standard on-street parking is available on Park Street, Park Street Avenue and Berkeley Avenue.
    • Parking times are restricted.

Entrance (Ramped Access)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the main entrance on Queens Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a bell at a height of 84cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 133cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 133cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right after you enter the building via the ramped access.
  • The distance from the ramp entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • 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: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the reception desk.
  • The distance from the reception desk is 33m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • The basement, ground floor and floors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 93cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 152cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • A key fob is required to operate this lift.
  • The key fob reader is at a height of 103cm.

Lift (Platform Lift - Floor 2)

  • The lift surveyed is located on floor 2.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • A small level change are accessed by this lift.
  • 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 205kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 77cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 77cm (width) x 80cm (depth).
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
  • There are platform lifts on the ground floor and floors 1, 2 and 3 to overcome small level changes via steps.

Stairs (Main - Ground to First Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead from the reception desk.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are 2 staircases in this area.
  • The staircase on the left has a handrail on the right going up.
  • The staircase on the right has a handrail on the left going up.

Stairs (First Floor to Fifth Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the first floor, to the left after you exit the main staircase.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead after you enter the building via the ramped entrance.
    • The distance from the ramped entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 327cm (width) x 202cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 210cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm 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 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 79cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The door is opened and locked by a touch pad.
    • The external touch pad is at a height of 89cm.
    • The internal touch pad is at a height of 86cm.