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Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science (Mond Building)

University of Cambridge, New Museums Site , Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a steep slope.
  • The Mond Building has 1 entrance. The main entrance is step-free level access.
  • The entrance is signed as The Mond Building - School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access on the ground floor.
  • There are 7 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left going up on the first floor corridor.
  • Access to the first floor is via the staircase.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas on both floors with chairs with no armrests.
  • There is no wayfinding signage.
  • There are some manual 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 on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the first floor.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building off the Free School Lane gate entrance.
  • 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 93cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs (Centre)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The ground floor and floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 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 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Left)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left hand side of the building.
  • The ground floor and floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a central handrail.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are no handrails after the first set of stairs.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the main entrance.
    • The distance from main entrance is 2m.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 214cm (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 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 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 high 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 180cm and 188cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.