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Department of Physics (Kapitza Building)

University of Cambridge, West Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There are approaches to the building to from the Microelectronics Research Centre which provide an uneven path to the main entrance.
    These paths either pass the front of the building or the rear.
  • This building has 1 entrance.
    The entrance consists of manual doors activated by a key card.
  • The main entrance can be access by either a slight ramp or a set of 7 steps.
    Alternatively there are pathways on approach from the Microelectronics Research Centre entrance which are narrow that can be used to gain access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the ground and first floors of the building.
    There is no step-free access to the second floor, which contains rooms 41, 42 and 44.
  • Access to the second floor is only available via the staircase located to the rear left of the building.
  • Floor surfaces in the ground floor foyer area, the first floor and second floor are carpeted.
    The lab area on the ground floor has a floor surface with a hard and smooth surface which is shiny.
  • There is a resting area in the entrance foyer and on the first floor.
  • There is wall mounted signage throughout most of the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridors and the lobby area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located through the doors in front of you on entrance on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The female toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
    • The male toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors..

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 7 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from main entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and first 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 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your right on entrance.
  • The ground and first floors 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step 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.
  • Only the staircase to the left of the building provides access to the second floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through the double doors in front of you on entrance.
    • The distance from main entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access 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 85cm.
    • The door has a 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 185cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is 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 115cm (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 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 colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 59cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn 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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • 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 105cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.