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16 Mill Lane

University of Cambridge, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1SB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with uneven surfaces.
  • 16 Mill Lane has 1 entrance. The entrance provides step-free access with uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance is signed as 16 Mill Lane.
  • The lift provides step-free level access to the ground, first, second and third floors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access from the ground floor to the third floor.
  • There is stepped access to the basement/lower ground floor only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding signage throughout the building.
  • 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 first floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the basement/lower ground floor, on the first floor and on the second floor..
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard male and female toilets on the second floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor and within the standard male and female toilets on the basement/lower ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Old Press Site 3 Car Park - Staff and Contractors)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Mill Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
    • A swipe card is required to access the car park.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 137cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 153cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy ramp or slope.
  • The ground floor 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 a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located immediately beyond the main entrance.
  • The basement and ground floors and floors 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low colour contrast markings 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up from the ground floor to the first floor only.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
    • The distance from lift is 3m.
    • 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 signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • 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 140cm (width) x 222cm (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 75cm (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 low 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 91cm 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 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a 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.