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Overview

The approach to the building is level and step-free.
3 Professors' Square has seven entrances.
The external entrances provide stepped access to Level 2 or the lower floor on Level 1. There are single manual doors at both external entrances.
There are four internal link entrances from 1 Professor's Square, on Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 and one internal link entrance from 4 Professor's Square on Level 5.
All five internal link entrances provide step-free level access via single manual doors.
The main external entrances is signed as '3', all the other entrances are unsigned.
The main entrance provides stepped access to the foyer on Level 2.
The Level 1 entrance is located down to the right of the main entrance and provides stepped access down to the lower level.
The internal link entrances are located on Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 of 1 Professor's Square and on Level 5 of 4 Professor's Square and have step-free level access.

There is stepped access throughout the building on all floors.
Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the building.
There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors, only to access the Level 1 stairwell from Level 2.

Toilet Facilities View
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of Level 2, beyond the stairs.
- The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 4, near the stairs.

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 is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 300cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
- There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for permit holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 370cm (depth).
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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 stepped access at the entrance.
There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
The handrails are not 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 unmarked.
The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 17cm.
The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
There is a bell at a height of 128cm.
There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 89cm.
There is a single manual door at this entrance.
The door opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 105cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The door has a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
There are 20+ steps between floors.
The steps have low visual contrast markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
The handrail is easy to grip.
The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
The handrail does 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 17cm.
The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
There is a single manual door to the stairwell on Level 2 down to Level 1.
The handrail is on the left going down to Level 1.
The handrail does not cover the full length of the steps between Levels 4 and 5.

The kitchen/dining area is located to the rear right of the building on Level 3.
There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
The door opens inwards.
The width of the opening is 82cm.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
A lowered work surface is not available.
Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
The sink is 92cm from the floor.
A lowered sink is not available.
The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
The toilets are located to the rear as you enter the main entrance, beyond the stairs.
The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
The most accessible route has step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the toilets.
There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
The width of the door opening is 64cm.
Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
The wash basin has a push tap.
Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.