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Madingley Hall (Courtyard Suite)

University of Cambridge, Madingley, Cambridge, CB23 8AQ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with level acces.
  • Madingley Hall (Courtyard Suite) has one entrance. The entrance provides step-free via a slight slope to the building.
  • The entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The main entrance provides step-free via a slight slope to the building.

Parking (Madingley Hall Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left side of the Madingley Hall grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 60m from Madingley Hall (Courtyard Suite) main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays are located in front of the Madingley Hall and are unmarked with no dimensions.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces within the building area carpeted or hard and smooth tiles.
  • There are resting areas within the conference rooms and not within the entrance foyer.
  • Overheard and wall mounted wayfinding signage is not provided within the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in front and to the left as you enter the Courtyard Suite.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located in front and to the left as you enter the Courtyard Suite.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Courtyard Suite building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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 116cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in front and to the left as you enter the Courtyard Suite.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • 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 85cm.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 220cm (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 push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • 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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no 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 low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.