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Post Graduate Hub

Department of Sociology (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.
  • The Post Graduate Hub has 3 entrances. The entrances have either level, sloped or stepped access.
  • The entrances are signed as the Post Graduate Hub.
  • The external access provides step-free access via a slight slope to the Post Graduate Hub.
  • The internal entrance with level access is located on the ground floor of the Department of Sociology - Old Cavendish Building.
    The internal access with stepped access is located on the first floor of the Department of Sociology - Old Cavendish Building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the Post Graduate Hub on both floors.
  • The first floor of the Hub can only be accessed via the staircases.
  • Floor surfaces within the hub are carpeted and some are patterned.
  • There are seating areas throughout the Post Graduate Hub.
  • Wall mounted signage is provided throughout the Post Graduate Hub.
  • There are automatic doors throughout the Post Graduate Hub.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right side of the ground floor seating area.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the right side of the ground floor seating area.

Entrance (Post Graduate Hub Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the front left side of the courtyard and left side of the Department of Sociology building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 96cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 167cm.
  • The key card at the second set of doors is 118cm high.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the Post Graduate Hub seating area.
  • The ground floor and floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Quiet Zone Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter the quiet zone.
  • The ground floor and floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked 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 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right side of the ground floor seating area.
    • The distance from Post Graduate Hub entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • 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 and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 128cm (width) x 208cm (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 65cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
    • 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 no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The entrance and exit push button are both 90cm high.