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Microelectronics Research Centre

Microelectronics 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 via a slight slope.
  • The Microelectronics Research Centre has one entrance. The entrance provides step-free access via a slight slope to the ground floor. There are key-card activated, double manual doors available with one door locked.
  • The entrance is signed as the Microelectronics Research Centre.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access via a slight slope to the foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via a lift throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth. There are some floor surfaces which have a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in the lobby area with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is very limited in this building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Parking (Microelectronics Research Centre - JJ Thomson Avenue)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the South-West corner of the Microelectronics Research Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 432cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Spaces must be booked via the reception at the Bragg Building.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the Ground Floor in the corridor to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on Floor 1, in the corridor to the right as you reach the top of the stairs.
    • The male toilet facilities are located on the Ground Floor, in the corridor to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the Ground Floor, in the corridor to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the West side of the 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and floor 1 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 low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift was out of use at the time of the survey (14/08/24).

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the foyer as as you enter the main entrance.
  • The ground floor and floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have 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 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 vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left as you enter the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • 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 170cm (width) x 187cm (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 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • 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 138cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste 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.