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University of Cambridge Sports Centre

University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is a very slight slope on approach to the building.
  • There is a set of double automatic doors at the main entrance and a set of manual double doors.
    There is level access to this entrance.
  • The entrance has signs reading 'University of Cambridge' and 'Welcome'.
  • The main entrance provides level access to the reception area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • There is a slight slope enroute to the squash courts to the rear of the building.
    There are two 28cm steps to access the upper part of the seating in the squash court area.
  • There are security barriers enroute to the ground floor gyms, the larger gate has a width of 120cm and the smaller 57cm.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth and have a shiny finish.
  • There are rest areas in some of the circulation area within the building.
  • There is limited signage throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors to reach the squash courts on the ground floor and around the main circulation routes on the first floor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the adapted changing areas on the ground floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilet areas and in the changing rooms.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the left of the building on the ground floor..
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the left and right of the building on the ground floor.
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the left and right of the building on the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the smaller adapted changing area to the left of the building on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the adapted changing facilities.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the standard changing room areas.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the main entrance of the University of Cambridge Sports Centre.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the building.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is also an alternative set of manual doors at this entrance.

Reception

  • The reception is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 114cm to 144cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Gym

  • The gym is located towards the right of the building.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • One of the double doors is kept locked.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a similar weights gym nearby.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the left of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • 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 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 135cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 255cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located towards the left of the building.
  • The ground and the 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 steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Changing Area - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located towards the right of the building near the ground floor gyms.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There are security barriers within the building on the route to the changing area.
    • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
    • 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
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet and a wheel-in shower.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 270cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 200cm (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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm 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 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 a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the building on the first floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 50m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a 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 235cm (width) x 220cm (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 165cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rails have 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 84cm 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 94cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
    • 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 is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.