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Cockcroft Building

University of Cambridge, New Museums Site, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QY

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There are uneven surfaces on approach to the building.
  • The main entrance is shared with the Austin Building and provides step-free level access to the ground floor of both the Cockcroft and Austin Buildings.
    There is a separate stepped entrance which accesses the first floor of the Cockcroft Building.
  • The main entrance is shared with the Austin Building is signed with directions on how to reach the Titan rooms.
    The stepped entrance is not signed.
  • The main entrance provides level access to the ground floor Cockcroft Building lift and the staircase that the Cockcroft Building shares with the Austin Building.
    The stepped entrance accesses the first floor stairwell of the rear staircase which contains the female standard toilets and access to the rear of the Cockcroft Lecture Theatre.
  • The stepped entrance is accessed by 20 steps and a set of double manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is a step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • Step free access to Titan Room 2 on the second floor is only available via travelling through Titan Room 1.
    Step free access to the adapted toilet and the female standard toilets on the second floor is only available via travelling through Titan Room 1 and Titan Room 2.
    There is no step-free access to the male toilets on the first floor.
  • Floor surfaces vary along circulation routes with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are limited resting areas in the building.
  • Overhead and wall mounted signage is provided throughout the building.
  • The doors around on the second floor of the building are automatic.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the second floor after passing through Titan Room 1 and Titan Room 2.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The male toilet facilities are located on the first floor stairwell off from the south staircase.
    • The female toilet facilities are located next to the adapted toilet on the south staircase.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • There are standard toilet cubicles located on the Austin Building side of the shared staircase on the first, second and fourth floors.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Austin Building / Cockcroft Building Shared Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the link between the Austin and Cockcroft Buildings.
  • 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located near the shared staircase between the Austin Building and the Cockcroft Building.
  • The distance from Cockcroft Lecture Theatre entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • Ground floor (Austin and Cockcroft), first floor (Cockcroft), first floor (Austin) , second floor (Cockcroft), second floor (Austin), third floor (Cockcroft), third floor (Austin), fourth floor (Cockcroft) and fourth floor (Austin) 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 tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 120cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 180cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast, Braille markings and tactile markings.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Austin Building / Cockcroft Building - Shared Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the stairwell between Cockcroft and the Austin Building.
  • Basement floor (Austin), ground floor (Austin and Cockcroft), first floor (Cockcroft), first floor (Austin) , second floor (Cockcroft), second floor (Austin), Third Floor (Cockcroft), third floor (Austin), fourth floor (Cockcroft) and fourth floor (Austin) can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor on the staircase to the rear of Titan Rooms 1 and 2.
    • The distance from the lift is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • In order to reach this toilet it is necessary to pass through both Titan Rooms 1 and 2.
    • 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 89cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 180cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 79cm 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 109cm 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 116cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 105cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.