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Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics)

University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road Site, Cambridge, CB2 1EW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is step-free access on approach to the Centre for Molecular Information from the Chemistry Building.
  • Step-free access into the building is from the Department of Chemistry (Chemistry Building) via lift.
  • The Department of Chemistry (Centre for Molecular Informatics) has three entrances.
    . One provides level step-free access to the Chemistry mezzanine floor.
    One provides level step-free access to the Chemistry first floor
    . One provides stepped access to the second floor.
  • The two entrances from the Chemistry Building have clear signage for the Centre of Molecular Informatics.
    The entrance from the Chemistry of Health Building is not signed.
  • The entrances from the Chemistry Building provide step-free level access on the Chemistry mezzanine floor and the Chemistry first foor.
  • There is stepped entrance with 10 steps leading from the second floor of the Chemistry of Health Building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • The upper mezzanine floor is located between the first floor and the second floor and cannot be accessed via lift.
  • Floor surfaces in the majority of circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • There is a wall mounted wayfinding signage provided throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the stairwell on the ground and second floors.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors.

Entrance (Mezzanine Floor Entrance)

  • This entrance is located towards the front right of the Department of Chemistry (Chemistry Building) on the mezzanine floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entrance when entering via the Department of Chemistry (Chemistry Building).
  • The distance from the mezzanine floor entrance from the Chemistry Building is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, ground, first, mezzanine 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 low 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 110cm (width) x 140cm (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 separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your left on entrance when entering via the mezzanine entrance from the Chemistry Building.
  • The basement, ground, first, mezzanine and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 10 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The distance from the lift on the ground floor is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual 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 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 145cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium 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 56cm 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 lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left 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 96cm 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 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.