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Faculty of Law (David Williams Building)

University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, 10 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DZ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level from the right.
  • There is step-free access via a steep slope when approached from immediately in front or to the left of the building.
  • The David Williams Building has 1 entrance, which provides step-free level access to the ground floor.
    The entrance has double automatic doors which are permanently held open.
  • The entrance is signed The David Williams Building, Faculty of Law, Squire Law Library.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor lobby area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, via the lifts.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and all lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridors and lobby areas.
  • There are automatic doors enroute to the main lift and to exit it on all floors.
    There are automatic doors along the main corridor on the basement floor and to access the area containing auditoriums LG17 to LG19 on the lower ground floor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on each floor to the left of the lift.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on each floor to the left of the lift.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.

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 101cm.
  • A key card is required to access the building out of hours.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 179cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the Ground Floor, ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • 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: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • Basement, lower ground, ground, and floors 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 78cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 101cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • Some 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, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the front left of the building.
  • The basement, lower ground, ground and floors 1, 2 and 3 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 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 16cm.
  • 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 on the ground floor, off the main foyer.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a push pad 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 134cm (width) x 183cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm 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 96cm 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 push tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm 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 114cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.