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Electrical Engineering (CAPE)

University of Cambridge, West Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Electrical Engineering (CAPE) has three entrances. All three entrances provides step-free via sloped access to the ground floor.
    There are single automatics doors available at all three entrances (with the main entrance having an alternative manual revolving door).
  • The entrances are signed with the building name.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free via a slight slope access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • The rear entrance is located at the rear of the building, within the car park and has as step-free access via a slight slope.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulations routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish or shallow carpet.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes within the building.
  • Overheard signged is limited but wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along cicurcation corridors and within lobby areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, first floor and second floor of the building.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, first floor and second floor of the building.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor and the first floor of the annexe corridor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (On Site)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front and at the rear of the Electrical Engineering (CAPE) building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from Accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Electrical Engineering (CAPE).
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 an intercom at a height of 130cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a single automatic 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the Electrical Engineering (CAPE) building.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 77cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 111cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a sign in touch screen at the rear of the building. The controls are in-between 96cm to 108cm high.

Lift (Front Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located in front as you enter the Electrical Engineering (CAPE) building.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Ground floor, 1, and 2 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 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 132cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal 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 low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Front Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located along the corridor on the left side of the entrance foyer.
  • Ground floor, 1, and 2 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 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in front as you enter the Electrical Engineering (CAPE) building.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
    • 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 by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 113cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 138cm (width) x 205cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the 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 non-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.
    • 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 92cm 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 low 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 107cm from the floor.
    • 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 130cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length 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 low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.