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Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (Anatomy Building)

University of Cambridge, Downing Site, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 3DY

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level access.
  • The Anatomy Building has 2 entrances.
    The main entrance provides stepped access to the ground floor and the accessible entrance provides step-free via a steep ramp to the basement. Both entrances have manual doors.
  • The main entrance is signed as Anatomy and the accessible entrance is signed as Stores entrance.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to the reception via the lift.
  • The main entrance at the front of the building has stepped access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted or hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
  • There is no wayfinding signage.
  • There are manual doors in some corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the basement.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Accessible - Stores Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the right hand side of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 152cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 134cm.
  • 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 75cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 136cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the ground floor, to the left from the lift.
  • The distance from lift is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the accessible - stores entrance.
  • The distance from accessible - stores entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, ground and floors 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour 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 tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 118cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 166cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the door to access the smaller lift is 80cm.
    The dimensions of the smaller lift are 114cm x 100cm.
    The floors that can be accessed via the smaller lift are the basement, ground and floors 1 and 2.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the front of the building.
  • The basement, ground and floors 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low colour contrast markings 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are manual doors to access the staircase on the ground floor only.

Stairs (Access to AVMG)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the basement level at the rear of the building and provide access to the AVMG only.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right 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 were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the accessible - stores entrance on the left hand side.
    • The distance from accessible - stores entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high 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 125cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm 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 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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 148cm and 155cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.