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Faculty of Divinity

University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, 25 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9EF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level access.
  • There are bollards on the approach to the building.
  • Faculty of Divinity has one entrance with an automatic door.
  • The entrance is signed as Faculty of Divinity.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the reception on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are seating areas in some circulation and lobby areas with bench seating on the first floor and seats without armrests in the basement.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are no manual doors in any circulation corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and first floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on basement and second floor.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the basement and second floors.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 80cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • The second door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift

  • The lift was out of service at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Front)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the main entrance.
  • 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 handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Stairs (Rear)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The basement and ground floors and floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ 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 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance on the left hand side.
    • The distance from main 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 signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist 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 150cm (width) x 190cm (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 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 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 rail is on the left 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 100cm 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 125cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.