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Faculty of Classics (Classics Stage 1)

University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level.
  • The Faculty of Classics (Classics Stage 1) building has one entrance, the main entrance, which provides step-free level access to the ground floor. There are two sets of push-pad activated double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed as "Faculty of Classics".
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the Enquiries reception and ground floor of the building.
  • There is internal step-free level access between Classics Stage 1 and Classics Stage 2 and 3, via the link bridge on the first floor. This has a single automatic door, which opens towards you when entering from Classics Stage 2 and 3. The door has an opening width of 97cm, a high colour contrast, and is push-pad activated. The push pads from both directions are 94cm high.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on both floors, but access between the floors within this building is via stairs only. Lift access is only possible via the lift in Classics Stage 2 and 3, and then entering this building via the link bridge.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of shiny tiled flooring, low pile and deep pile carpet.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along some circulation corridors 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, to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located inside the standard male and female toilets.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 fob/card reader at a height of 106cm.
  • The key card reader is only required for out of hours access.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 89cm.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • 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 95cm.
  • There is also a push button to exit outside of normal hours at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 96cm.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a dark mat immediately beyond the second set of doors, which could be perceived as a hole.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Enquiries)

  • The reception is located to the right, between the first and second sets of doors at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance (first set of doors) is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is 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: benches.
  • The chairs are fixed.

Stairs (Main Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located diagonally to the left as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The stairs split in two for the top 3 steps. To the left, they access the Museum of Classical Archaeology, Room 1.01 and an alternative access to Room 1.02, and have a handrail on the left going up only. To the right, they access Rooms 1.02-1.19 and 2.03-2.13, and have a handrail on the right going up only. Due to the high amount of natural light on the stairs, lighting levels may vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left of Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you pass through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance (first set of doors) 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 by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 157cm (width) x 148cm (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 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 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 130cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm 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 no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.