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University Centre

University of Cambridge, Mill Lane, Granta Place, Cambridge, CB2 1RU

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Overview

Parking (University Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right as you face the building from Granta Place.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The Blue Badge Bay has no outer markings and so dimensions cannot be provided. The steep ramp described is on the dropped kerb.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level, or via steep ramps on the pavement up from Granta Place.
  • The University Centre has 2 entrances. Both entrances provide step-free level access to the ground floor, and have double automatic doors.
  • The entrances are unsigned.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to reception on the ground floor.
  • The main entrance also provides step-free level access to reception on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the vast majority of the building on all floors, via the main lift.
  • On the ground floor, there are 5, 16cm-high, unmarked steps, with handrails on both sides and open risers, to access the reception seating area. These have a tread depth between 30cm and 45cm.
    There is a also steep ramp with handrails on both sides to access Granta Lounge.
    From the top of this ramp, there is an additional steep ramp with handrails on both sides to access all remaining facilities on the ground floor.
  • There are 4 unmarked steps, 16cm high and 30-45cm deep, to access the main dining hall on the second floor. These do not have handrails. They are bypassed by a steep ramp with no handrails.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes consist of low-pile carpet, with the exception of the main stairs, which have a shiny concrete finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are some manual doors along circulation corridors, but all are permanently held open.

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, to the left of the building.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of the building.
    • The female toilet facilities are located on the landing on the main stairs between the first and second floors.
    • The male toilet facilities are located on the landing on the main stairs between the second and third floors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor, and inside the standard male and female toilets on the landings on the main stairs.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located inside the standard male and female toilets on the landings on the main stairs.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Granta Place.
  • 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the building, next to the car park.
  • The entrance area is not 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 step-free level access from the pavement here. There is a steep ramp (with tactile paving) on the dropped kerb up from the roadway in front of this entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right and then diagonally to the left as you enter the building through the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 94cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • 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 vary due to the size of the space.
  • 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 with armrests, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is some deep pile carpet in the seating area.
    The seating area is accessed via 5 unmarked steps, with handrails on both sides. They are 16cm high, with a tread depth between 30cm and 45cm, and have open risers.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right and then to the left as you enter through the accessible entrance, diagonally behind you opposite reception.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour 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 colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 138cm (width) x 116cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Main Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right and then straight ahead as you enter the building through the accessible entrance.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors 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 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter through the main entrance, on the right hand side of the corridor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 327cm (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 81cm (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 low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour 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 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm 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 colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm 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 colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the building on the first floor, along the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the main lift is 24m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 180cm (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 68cm (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 low 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 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 96cm 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 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm 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 90cm 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.