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Faculty of Education (Science Block)

University of Cambridge, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PQ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level, with a single-width, permanently-held-open gate with an opening width of 93cm.
  • The Faculty of Education (Science Block) has one entrance, the main entrance, which provides step-free access (via a steep slope) to the ground floor of this single-storey building. There are double manual doors (with one leaf locked, and as a result, a narrow opening), followed by a single manual door with a locked extension leaf at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as "The John A Hammond Science Education Centre".
  • The main entrance provides step-free access (via a steep slope) to the ground floor of this single-storey building.

Getting Around

  • This is a single-storey building, with step-free level access throughout the ground floor.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of shiny vinyl and low-pile carpet, with some of the carpet being patterned.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout 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 to the left as you enter through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Both the male and female standard toilets have a cubicle whose door opens outwards, but which otherwise lacks any additional ambulant features.
      The standard male toilets do not contain any urinals.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Harrison Drive.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 126cm.
  • Visitors without a key card must press the bell in order to gain entry.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a gate to access the building from Harrison Drive. This is permanently held open and has a width of 93cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 5m.
    • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 143cm (width) x 224cm (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 78cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 98cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot 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 not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • 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 163cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.