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Drum Building

University of Cambridge, Madingley Rise , Cambridge, CB3 0TX

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with some uneven surfaces.
  • There is a single entrance into the building which is not named or signed.
    The entrance has key card activated automatic doors.
  • The single entrance provides step-free access to the main access corridor in the building.

Getting Around

  • There is a single access corridor within the building.
  • There is some seating available within the main access corridor.
    There is further seating available within the social space at the far end of the building.
  • There is no wayfinding signage within the building.
  • There are manual double doors permanently held open to access a social space towards the far end of the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the left after the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the female standard toilet.
    • The female toilet facilities are located on the left after the main entrance.
    • The male toilet facilities are located as designated within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step .
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 80cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 96cm.
  • There is also a doorbell 146cm from the ground.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left after the main entrance.
    • The distance from main entrance is 3m.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist 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 144cm (width) x 190cm (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 76cm (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 high 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm 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 low 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 twist/turn tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high 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 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm 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 pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.