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Mathematics Pavilion G

University of Cambridge, Clarkson Road, Cambridge, CB3 0WA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is level and step-free.
  • The approach is a mixture of tarmac and concrete with some uneven surfaces.
  • There are 4 entrances, including the main accessible entrance off the pavilions perimeter walkway.
    There are 2 internal entrances from the Mathematics Pavilion A Central Core building into the ground floor common room.
    There is an additional internal entrance from the Mathematics Pavilion A Central Core building on the lower ground floor.
    There is also an external entrance from the elevated walkway on the first floor.
  • The accessible entrance is signed Corefield Institute for Applied Mathematics, and is not named.
    The internal entrances from the Mathematics Pavilion A Central Core building are signed as Pavilion G.
    The first floor entrance is not named or signed.
  • The accessible entrance provides level step-free access to the ground floor and main lift.
  • All other entrances provide level step-free access.
    There are no automatic doors in the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building on all floors.
  • There is a manual single door with a locked extension leaf to enter and exit the stairwell / lift lobby on the first floor.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
    Some high footfall areas such as stair landings and lift lobbies have a shiny finish.
  • There is limited seating on the first floor in the main corridor.
    There is plenty of seating available in the common room on the ground floor.
  • There is limited wall mounted wayfinding signage in main circulation corridors.
  • There are single manual doors permanently held open in some corridors.

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 male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor off the main stairwell.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor inside the standard shower, on the lower ground floor in the stairwell, and on the first floor off the main corridor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor inside the shared standard toilet.

Entrance (Accessible)

  • This entrance is located off the pavilions perimeter walkway.
  • 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 105cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground floor, ground floor, 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 106cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast, tactile markings and Braille 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead from the accessible entrance.
  • The lower ground floor, ground floor, 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 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is another set of stairs to the rear of the building after the first floor entrance between the first and second floors.
    The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    The highest step is 20cm high.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, on the left after the accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 148cm (width) x 236cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 50cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 can 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • 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 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The vertical grab rail and dropdown rail on the transfer side of the toilet are set back from the toilet by 22cm.