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Jamilah House

Docklands Campus, The University of East London, 4 - 6 University Way, London, E16 2RB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • This entrance gives access to the entrance hall on the ground floor. This is the only entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: all floors of the building apart from the ground floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located directly opposite Jamilah House on the opposite side of University Way.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 120m from the Jamilah House entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • There is a taxi drop off point outside the East Building entrance.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the East Building. Please note that this drop-off is signed for use as a Taxi drop off point.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building off University Way.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 106cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located directly ahead on entry.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located in each flat adjacent to the entrance door.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has lever taps.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • In the kitchen surveyed, the sink and the hob have a knee recess below them.

Accommodation with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Flat 163 Room A)

  • Accommodation Access View
    • Flat 163 Room A is located to the right on entry to the building on the ground floor.
    • There is step-free level access into Flat 163 Room A.
    • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is a key lock for entry.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a second, single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • The door to enter Room A is opened via a conventional key.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • Seating available in the accommodation includes: a chair without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the accommodation includes: a desk.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The following is also available in this accommodation: bedside plug sockets.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Bathroom View
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 260cm (width) x 180cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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 bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.