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Introduction

• Top Bar and Fusion are located in Square 4 on level 6 of Building 2001, above Barclays.
• Top Bar and Fusion are two different venues but there is open access between the two and they are located directly next to each other.

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Location

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

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• Comments View
  • 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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Outside Access (4N Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Square 4.
  • This entrance gives access to level 5 lifts and stairs.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '4N'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immeadiately after the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Lift View
  • This entrance opens into Level 5 of the building. The second set of doors can be made double width by pulling the right hand door manually (photograph 4).

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Lift

• The lift is located right after the second set of doors and at the end of the corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Outside Access (Square 4 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off Square 4.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).

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Other Floors (Square 4 Entrance)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 5-6.
  • 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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Outside Access (Entrance from level 6 of Building 2001)

• This information is for the entrance located ahead of you as you exit the lift on level 6 of the Building 2001.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • This gives access to the bar and restaurant corridor, which contains Top Bar, Fusion and FUNc.

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Outside Access (Top Bar/Fusion Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the bar and restaurant corridor on level 6.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible entrance is accessed by using the main entrance for Building 2001 and taking the lift to level 6.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• The lighting levels are low.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Eating and Drinking (Fusion)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Top Bar/Fusion entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 65cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is South East Asian and Tex Mex Fusion.

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Eating and Drinking (Top Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Top Bar/Fusion entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 66cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the level 6 entrance from building 2001.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the bar restaurant corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from Top Bar or the Information Centre and Visitors Reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 205cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • 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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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the sixth floor.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the bar and restaurant corridor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the level 6 entrance from building 2001.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.
• Plastic cups are available.
• Plastic cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.