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Institute for Manufacturing

University of Cambridge, West Cambridge, 17 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, CB3 0FS

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Overview

Parking (Institute for Manufacturing Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the right side of the Institute for Manufacturing buiding.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and permit 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 via a slight ramps.
  • The Institute for Manufacturing building has 2 entrances. Both entrances provide step-free access via a slope to the ground floor.
  • The entrances are signed as either the building name or do not have signage.
  • The access entrance provides step-free access via a slight ramp to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • The car park entrance is located within the car park and has step-free access via a steep slope.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are or carpeted and smooth.
    The floor surfaces are patterned.
  • There are resting areas in cirucatlion and lobby areas with a micture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signges is not provided.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors of the Institute for Manufacturing building.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on all floors of the Institute for Manufacturing Building, expect for the first floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the lower ground floor.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Institute for manufacturing 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • 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.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 119cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • 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 112cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Institute for Manufacturing Reception)

  • The reception is located in front as you enter the Institute for manufacturing.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 104cm to 113cm 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The chairs and tables are fixed.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor that is to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Lower ground, ground, 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 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 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 159cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front as you enter the Institute for manufacturing building.
  • Lower ground, ground, 1, and 2 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 handrail extends 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Showers Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the lower ground floor corridor.
  • -1 and ground can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends 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 low at the time of the survey.
  • This staircase can not be bypassed via the main lift.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the corridor that is to the right as you exit the main lift.
    • The distance from the main lift is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
    • 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 87cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 147cm (width) x 218cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (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 are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have 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 high 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 91cm 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 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 89cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 90cm 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.