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Overview

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• About View
  • The Faculty of Education (Mary Allan Building) is a medium-sized building with 3 floors.
  • There is 1 main lift and 2 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as ground, first, and second.
  • The building also houses the Homerton College Porters' Lodge and Library.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Cambridge.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Parking (Mary Allen Building - Front of Building)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building, off Hills Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 243cm (width) x 447cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • 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 bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Standard parking here is limited to 15 minutes.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Mary Allen Building - Side of Building)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of the building as you enter the site from Hills Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings, block paving and unsurfaced areas.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 326cm (width) x 481cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the side entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free level.
• The Faculty of Education (Mary Allan Building) has three entrances. All three entrances provide step-free access to the ground floor, from which there is step-free level access to all other floors via the main lift.
  The main entrance has a slight ramp followed by double automatic doors and a second single automatic door.
  The side entrance has a slight ramp followed by double automatic doors.
  The rear entrance has a steep ramp followed by a single automatic door.
• The main entrance is signed as "Mary Allan Building - main entrance".
  The side entrance and rear entrance are both signed as "Mary Allan Building - Porters Lodge".
• The main entrance has a slight ramp followed by double automatic doors and a second single automatic door. It provides step-free access to the ground floor, leading directly into the Reception Foyer.
• The side entrance has a slight ramp followed by double automatic doors. It provides step-free access to the ground floor.
  The rear entrance has a steep ramp followed by a single automatic door. It provides step-free access to the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of low-pile carpet, vinyl and tiles, with the latter two having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provides throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building, as well as to access the rear stairs.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left of the building on the ground floor, first floor and second floor.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the left of the building on the ground floor, first floor and second floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
• 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 between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is an intercom at a height of 127cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
• Both of these are only required for out of hours access.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 139cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• The first set of doors were permanently held open when surveyed; however this would not usually be the case.

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Entrance (Side Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the left hand side of the building as you face it from Hills Road.
• 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 between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
• The key fob/card reader is only required for out of hours access.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
• There is also key fob/card reader to exit outside of normal building opening hours at a height of 120cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Rear Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the rear of the building, leading in from the courtyard.
• 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 a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The reception is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the Main Entrance.
• The distance from the Main Entrance is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 125cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
• The reception has windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
• This is also Homerton College Porters' Lodge.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the reception foyer, to the left as you enter the building through the Main Entrance.
• The distance from the Main Entrance (second set of doors) is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors ground, one, and two 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 medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 79cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Main Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the building through the Main Entrance.
• Floors ground, one, and two can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Rear Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the rear left of the building as you enter through the Main Entrance.
• Floors ground, one, and two can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left of Building - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the rear left of the reception foyer and then along the corridor to the left as you enter through the Main Entrance.
  • The distance from the Main Entrance is 26m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 197cm (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 78cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left of Building - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side of the building on the first floor, to the right and then to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 197cm (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 77cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left of Building - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side of the building on the second floor, to the right and then to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 144cm (width) x 197cm (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 78cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 77cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.