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Department of Earth Sciences (Mineralogy Building)

University of Cambridge, Downing Site, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EQ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Minerology Building has 1 entrance which provides step-free level access. There are double manual doors at the entrance.
  • The entrance is not signed.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor lobby area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access to the majority of the building.
  • On Level G there is a steep slope to access the Tilley Lecture Theatre.
    On Level G there is a slight ramp to access the Rock Workshop, Engineering Workshop, the Minerology Lab and staff offices.
  • Access to room 113, on Level 1, is via 4 unmarked steps with no handrails.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas in the circulation or lobby areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout some of the building.
  • There are manual doors along 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 Level 3, off the main corridor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets on Level 3.
    • The male toilet facilities are located on Level G and Level 3.
    • The female toilet facilities are located on Level 2.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the rear left of the building.
  • 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 99cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a key card reader inside which is used to exit. The height of the key card reader is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the middle of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and floors 1, 2, 3 and 4 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 75cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 85cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the middle of the building.
  • The ground floor and floors 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 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 does 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 3.
    • The distance from the lift is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The height of the push pad lock and unlock is 85cm. The height of the push pad is 101cm. There is an opening with no doors the width is 79cm.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 178cm (width) x 234cm (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 102cm (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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.