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Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (Magnetic Resonance Research Centre)

Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (Magnetic Resonance Research Centre), University of Cambridge, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0HE

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The Magnetic Resonance Research Centre has one entrance. The entrance provides sloped access to the ground floor.
    There are single manual doors at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as the Magnetic Resonance Research Centre.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access via a steep slope to the foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access throughout the building to all floors via the main staircase.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
  • There are no resting areas in circulation or lobby areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided at the main entrance only.
  • 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 on the ground floor and first floor.
    • The toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on both sides.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the main staircase.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The toilet with adaptations on the first floor is also used as the standard female toilets.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the West side of the building.
  • 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 is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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 over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The slope is located between the first and second doors.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building, immediately ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 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 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 vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, immediately to the left as you enter the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 213cm (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 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 high 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 54cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 109cm 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 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, with unshaded light sources.