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Faulkes Institute for Geometry (Pavilion E)

Faulkes Institute for Geometry (Pavilion E), University of Cambridge, Clarkson Road, Cambridge, CB3 0WA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The step-free approach to the building is from the car park and has some uneven surfaces.
  • Pavilion E has four entrances.
    The main entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the building. There are key-card activated, double manual doors at the main entrance.
    The common room entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the building. There is a key-card activated, single manual door at the common room entrance.
    The basement entrance provides stepped access to the basement floor of the building. There are key-card activated, double manual doors at the basement entrance.
    The balcony entrance provides stepped access to the first floor. There is a key-card activated, single manual door at the balcony entrance.
  • The main entrance and common room entrance are signed as Faulkes Institute for Geometry - Pavilion E. The balcony entrance and the basement entrance are not signed.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor.
  • The common room entrance is the closest entrance to the reception for the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, via a lift.
  • There is restricted (key card) access in most internal circulation areas (particularly to access the Basement Floor).
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
  • There are some study/resting areas in the circulation areas on the First Floor only. There are stools in this area.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is available on the Ground Floor only.
  • There are manual doors along all 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.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the basement and ground floors.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (The Centre for Mathematical Sciences - Wilberforce Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the north of Maths Pavilions C, D and E.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 382cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 22m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .
    • The standard on-street parking bays are located in front of the Faulkes Institute for Geometry (Pavilion E).

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the north side of the building next to the car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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 108cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located immediately ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The basement, ground, first and second Floors 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 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings, a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor in the corridor to the left as you enter the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
    • 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 pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 229cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 105cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.