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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Research and Enterprise Office, staff offices and a meeting room.

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  • The Rab Butler Building is located on Square 2.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Colchester.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest mainline station is Hythe.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • Although not as close as Hythe, most visitors choose to arrive at Colchester North station where bus and taxi connections are more readily available.

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Parking

• For information on parking, please see theUniversity website parking page.

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Outside Access (Level 1 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Valley Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Level 1 Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • There is a slight threshold at either end of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Level 4 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Square 2.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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  • The entrance is accessed by a bridge which has thresholds at either end.
  • The entrance also has a slight threshold.

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Level Change (Level 4 Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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  • There are handrails at both sides of this ramp.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Level 4 Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.

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  • To the right of this reception there is a waiting area which has seating, tea, coffee, magazines and a water cooler.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-(-1)-(-2)-(-3).
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-(-1)-(-2)-(-3).
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 135cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the level 1 entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 223cm x 130cm (7ft 4in x 4ft 3in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Plastic cups are available.

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  • Staff may receive disability awareness training. .