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Douglas House

University of Cambridge, Addenbrookes, 18b Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 8AH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via level access, with some uneven surfaces.
  • Douglas House has 4 entrances.
    All four entrance provides step-free access via a slope to the ground floor.
    All entrance have doors that open manually.
  • Only the front entrance is signed, and it is signed with '18b Douglas House'.
  • The right side entrance is located on the right side of Douglas House.
    The rear entrance is located at the rear of Douglas House.
    The left side entrance is located on the left side of Douglas House.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor, second floor and the majority of the first floor.
  • On the first floor there is stepped access along the main corridor that gives access to the front area of the building from the lift.
  • Access to the second floor is only via the central staircase and the main lift.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes have a shallow carpet, with the lighting levels varying.
  • There are no resting areas along circulations routes, but there is a seating area within the front entrance lobby.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is limited throughout the building.
  • There are some manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.
    There are manual doors to exit the stairs wells on the first floors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of the Douglas House.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations is also signed for use as a shared toilet for all users.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Douglas House.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the first floor and second floor of the Douglas House.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.

Parking (Douglas House Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of Douglas House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for students, staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Front Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Douglas House.
  • 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 a bell at a height of 106cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 103cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the Douglas House.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Right Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the right side of the Douglas House.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 111cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Left Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the Douglas House.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
  • 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 a key fob/card reader at a height of 103cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 66cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the front of the main corridor of the Douglas House.
  • The distance from the Douglas House front entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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.
  • 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 105cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Central Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located along the main corridor of the Douglas House.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Front Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located inbetween the front entrance first and second door.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor and first floor 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 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Left Side Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located along the corridor on the left side of the Douglas House.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover 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 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located halfway along the main ground floor corridor.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • 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 180cm (width) x 209cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 122cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 82cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm 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 128cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 106cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.