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Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows

University of Cambridge, Madingley Rise Site, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0EZ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There is 1 main external entrance with level access.
    There are internal links into Madingley Rise House on the ground and the first floors.
  • The entrances are not signed.
  • The main entrance provides level step-free access to the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access to almost the entirety of the building on all floors.
  • There are 2 steps with a handrail on the left going up to access the standard toilets and showers on the first floor.
  • Corridors on the basement and ground floors have widths of less than 120cm.
  • Floor surfaces within the building are carpeted with the exception of the lift lobby on the ground floor where the flooring is hard and smooth and may appear shiny.
  • There is a resting area in the ground floor lift lobby.
    There are no other resting areas along the circulation routes.
  • There is no wall mounted wayfinding signage within the building.
  • There are permanently held open manual door along the corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located just inside the Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows main entrance and in a corresponding location within the building on the first floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows and Madingley Rise House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 115cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 40m from the Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front right of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 125cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the left of the Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows near the link into Madingley Rise House.
  • The distance from the Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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 high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your left on entrance via the Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows main entrance.
  • The basement, ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 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 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to you left on entering the Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows.
    • The distance from Institute of Energy and Environmental Flows main entrance 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 185cm (width) x 175cm (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 120cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 114cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 102cm 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.