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Department of Psychology (Old Cavendish Building)

University of Cambridge, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with level access from Benet Street.
  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope from Free School Lane.
  • Department of Psychology (Old Cavendish Building) has 3 entrances.
    All 3 entrances provide access to the ground floor.
  • The entrances are signed with the building name.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free access via a slight slope to the ground floor of the building.
  • The right side entrance is located on the right side of the building via Benet Street and has stepped access.
    The left side entrance is located on the left side of the building via Free School Lane and has stepped access.
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Getting Around

  • There is stepped access along the majority of circulation corridors within the building.
  • On the ground floor there are steps that give access to the left side of the building and main lift. These steps can be bypassed via the platform lift
    On the ground floor there is a slope that gives access to the right side of the building and office spaces.
  • Access to the third floor is via stepped access only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes, but there are seating areas within the office space on the ground floor.
  • Overhead signage is not provided, but wall mounted wayfinding signage and maps are provided within the building.
  • There are manual and automatic doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the end of the corridor in front as you enter via the accessible entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located at the end of the corridor in front as you enter via the accessible entrance.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located at the end of the corridor in front as you enter via the accessible entrance.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the east wing.
  • 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 a key pad at a height of 100cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • The slope beyond the entrance has a very easy gradient.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left side of the building, beside the stepped entrance.
  • The distance from the ground floor lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a platform lift.
  • The ground floor and floors 1 and 2 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 and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 70cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 75cm (width) x 99cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Ground Floor Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor in front as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 108cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 119cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left side of the building, beside the stepped entrance.
  • The ground floor and floors 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend 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 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Right Side Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right side of the building.
  • The ground floor and floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the corridor in front as you enter via the accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 12m.
    • 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 automatically via a push pad and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a push button 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 152cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is 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 86cm (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 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 high visual contrast.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 111cm 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 sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.