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1 Brookside

University of Cambridge, Bateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1JE

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with some uneven surfaces via the visitors entrance for the Botanic Garden.
  • There is stepped access from Bateman Street to the Office / Reception entrance.
    There is step-free access from the visitors entrance for the Botanic Garden to the Garden offices 1 Brookside entrance.
  • 1 Brookside has 2 entrances. The most accessible entrance is the Garden offices 1 Brookside entrance.
  • The rear entrance is signed as Garden offices 1 Brookside.
    The front entrance is signed as Office / Reception.
  • The Garden offices 1 Brookside entrance provides step-free level access to the reception on the ground floor.
  • The Office / Reception entrance is located on Bateman Street and is stepped access.
    The height of the steps is 17cm.
    The height of the bell is 132cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access on the ground floor.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas along all circulation routes.
  • There is no wayfinding signage along the circulation routes.
  • There are manual doors along the circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and the first floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • There is a single, heavy door that opens away from you (push) to access the toilets on the ground floor.
      The width of the door is 88cm.

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Entrance (Garden Offices - 1 Brookside)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 48cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left from the Garden Offices - 1 Brookside.
  • The distance from Garden Offices - 1 Brookside is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 60cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not 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: sofas.
  • The door to access the reception desk is single and permanently held open. The width of the door is 82cm.

Stairs (Ground Floor to First Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building.
  • The ground floor and floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends 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 even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (First Floor to Second Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • 1 and 2 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 23cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the Garden Offices - 1 Brookside entrance.
    • The distance from Garden Offices - 1 Brookside entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 150cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 160cm and 168cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a wash basin and hand dryer outside of the toilet cubicle. The height of the wash basin is 76cm. The height of the hand dryer is 127cm.