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Overview

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• About View
  • The David Attenborough Building (Cambridge Conservation Initiative) is a large building with 4 floors.
  • There is one main lift and one main staircase within the building.
  • The floors are signed as Podium level (P), first floor (1), second floor (2) and third floor (3).
  • There is internal step-free level access between the David Attenborough Building (Cambridge Conservation Initiative) and the Department of Zoology (David Attenborough Building) on the first floor, second floor and third floor. However, this route is through staff offices on the first floor and second floor, and requires key card access on all floors.
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  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Grand Arcade Car Park.
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  • The nearest train station is Cambridge.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free level.
• The David Attenborough Building (Cambridge Conservation Initiative) has four entrances. All four provide step-free level access to the Podium level and main reception. From here, there is step-free level access to all areas of the building, via the Atrium lift. There are double manual doors (with one leaf locked) at both the Corn Exchange Street and New Museums Site entrances. There are push-pad activated single automatic doors at both the Corn Exchange Street and New Museums Site Accessible Entrances.
• The entrances are all signed as "Cambridge Conservation Initiative" and are not differentiated by name or appearance.
• The Corn Exchange Street Accessible Entrance provides step-free level access to the main reception on the Podium level. From here, there is step-free level access to all areas of the building, via the Atrium lift.
• All other entrances also provide step-free level access to the main reception on the Podium level. However, for those on the New Museums Site side of the building, there is a short but steep ramp up into the lift from the New Museums Site main exit floor to the Podium level.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes consist of low-pile carpet.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are not manual doors in any circulation areas of the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on both sides of the building, on the first, second and third floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male toilet facilities are located on the first, second and third floors on the New Museums Site side of the building; and on the second floor on the Corn Exchange Street side of the building.
  • The female toilet facilities are located on the second and third floors on the New Museums Site side of the building; and on the first and third floors on the Corn Exchange Street side of the building.
  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the first floor on the New Museums Site side of the building.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • There are no ambulant toilets available, although at least one cubicle in each set of standard toilets has a door which opens outwards, albeit with no other ambulant toilet features.

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Stairs (Corn Exchange Street Entrance)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the east of the building, leading up from Corn Exchange Street opposite the entrance to the Grand Arcade Public Car Park.
• The main exit floor (E) and Podium level (P) can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top.
• 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 17cm.
• 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.
• As this is an external staircase, lighting levels may vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.

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Lift (Corn Exchange Street Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located to the east of the building, leading up from Corn Exchange Street opposite the entrance to the Grand Arcade Public Car Park.
• The distance from the Corn Exchange Street Accessible Entrance is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The main exit floor (E) and Podium level (P) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings, Braille markings and 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 88cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 95cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• As this is an outdoor glass lift, lighting levels may vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.

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Entrance (Corn Exchange Street - Accessible)

• This entrance is located to the east of the building, leading in from the Podium level above Corn Exchange Street.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 107cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 93cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 93cm.
• The width of the opening is 113cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
• The key card reader automatically opens the automatic door.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Corn Exchange Street)

• This entrance is located to the east of the building, leading in from the Podium Level above Corn Exchange Street.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 107cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• 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 97cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Stairs (New Museums Site Entrance)

• The stairs surveyed are located outside the building, leading up from the New Museums Site main exit floor to the New Museums Site entrance on the Podium level.
• The main exit floor (E) and Podium level (P) can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• 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 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• As this is an external staircase, lighting levels may vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.

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Lift (New Museums Site Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located outside the building, leading up from the New Museums Site main exit floor to the New Museums Site entrance on the Podium level.
• The distance from the New Museums Site Accessible Entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The main exit floor (E) and Podium level (P) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings, Braille markings and 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 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 117cm (width) x 165cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is a short but steep ramp up into the lift on the main exit floor. As this is an outdoor glass lift, lighting levels may vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.

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Entrance (New Museums Site - Accessible)

• This entrance is located to the west of the building, leading in from the Podium Level above the New Museums Site.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 107cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 93cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 93cm.
• The width of the opening is 113cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
• The key card reader automatically opens the automatic door.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (New Museums Site)

• This entrance is located to the west of the building, leading in from the Podium Level above the New Museums Site.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 107cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• 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 97cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The reception is located to the left as you enter through the Corn Exchange Street entrance, or to the right as you enter through the New Museums Site entrance.
• The distance from either entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has a television.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is not 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.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• Due to the high amount of natural light in the area, lighting levels may vary by time of day and weather conditions.

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Stairs (Atrium Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building, opposite the main Reception desk.
• The Podium Level, First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Lift (Atrium Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the building, opposite the main Reception desk.
• The distance from either Accessible Entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The Podium Level, First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor 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, Braille markings and tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 88cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 133cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Reception (Fauna and Flora International)

• The reception is located on the New Museums Site side of the building on the second floor, to the right and right again as you exit the Atrium Lift.
• The distance from the Atrium Lift is 26m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not 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.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor - New Museums Site Side of Building - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the New Museums Site side of the building, to the right and right again as you exit the Atrium lift.
  • The distance from the Atrium lift is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high 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 154cm (width) x 214cm (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 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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.
  • 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 89cm 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 low 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 85cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • 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 within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are identical toilets with adaptations in this location on the first floor, second floor and third floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor - Corn Exchange Street Side of Building - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the Corn Exchange Street side of the building, to the left and left again as you exit the Atrium lift.
  • The distance from the Atrium Lift is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high 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 154cm (width) x 217cm (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 88cm (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 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.
  • 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 89cm 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 low 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 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • 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 within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are identical toilets with adaptations in this location on the first floor, second floor and third floor.