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East Forvie Building

University of Cambridge, Addenbrookes, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SR

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the East Forvie Building.
    • 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 signposted and has markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 234cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step free with level access and uneven surfaces.
  • The East Forvie Building has three entrances. All three entrances provide step-free via a steep slope to the ground floor.
  • Only the front entrance is signed with the building name, the remaining 2 entrance are not signed.
  • The front entrance is the most accessible entrance and provides sloped access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • The rear entrance is located at the rear of the building and has a step-free access via a steep slope.
    The right side entrance is located on the right side of the building and has step-free access via a steep slope.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on both floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard with shallow carpet.
  • There are no resting area along the circulation routes.
    The only seating area is located within the front entrance foyer.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is available throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located along the ground floor and first floor main corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located along the ground floor and first floor main corridor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located along the ground floor corridor, behind the main reception.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front and in the centre of the East Forvie 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a bell at a height of 86cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 92cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
  • There is a dark mat after the first set of doors that may be perceived as a hole.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 123cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main Recepton)

  • The reception is located inbetween the accessible entrance first and second set of doors.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance after the first set of doors is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the front of the building, to the right shortly after you exit the reception foyer.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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 high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 102cm (width) x 134cm (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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Front Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the front of the building, to the right shortly after you exit the reception foyer.
  • Ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the ground floor main corridor.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • 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 138cm (width) x 198cm (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 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have 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.
    • 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 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.