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Department of Psychology (Craik-Marshall Building)

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • There is a slight slope on the approach to the side entrance.
  • Craik Marshall Building has 2 entrances. Both entrances provide step-free access to the ground floor.
  • The main entrance is signed as Craik Marshall Building. The side entrance is not signed.
  • The main entrance is the most accessible entrance and provides step-free access via a slight ramp.
  • The side entrance is located on the right hand side of the building and is accessed via a slight slope.
    The doors are double and open automatically (away from you).
    The width of the doors are 107cm.
    There is a small lip at the threshold to the entrance.
    A keycode is required for access at this entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access on the ground floor.
  • Access to the first, second and third floors are via the stairs.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish and also carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas.
  • There is some wall mounted wayfinding signage.
  • There are manual doors in the circulation areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the second floor within the male and female toilets.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with 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 step is clearly marked.
  • The step has tactile markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 90cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 103cm.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The ground floor and floors 1, 2 and 3 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.