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Bounty House

University of Greenwich, Stowage (off Creek Road), Greenwich, London, SE8 3EF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • Bounty House is located within McMillan Student Village, which is located between Deptford and Greenwich, between Creek Road and Stowage.
  • The site is gated, with pedestrian access off Creek Road and Stowage, and vehicular access off Stowage.
  • There are turnstiles at the Creek Road pedestrian access, bypassed by a gate. The turnstiles have an opening width of 46cm, with two key card readers at heights of 120cm and 134cm, and an intercom at a height of 149cm.
  • The gate opens away from you (push) to a width of 122cm and has two key card readers at heights of 96cm and 128cm. There is an intercom on the gate at a height of 145cm.
  • There is a slight slope in front of this access point, leading down from the pavement on Creek Road.
  • There is a gate at the Stowage pedestrian access, which opens away from you (push) to a width of 122cm. There is a key card reader at a height of 127cm, and two intercoms at heights of 138cm and 163cm.
  • There is then step-free access via steep slopes to the building from the access gates on Stowage and Creek Road.
  • There is step-free access via slight slopes to the building from the car park.
  • Bounty House has one entrance, which provides step-free access (via a steep slope) to the reception foyer on floor 0. There are push-pad activated, double automatic doors at the entrance, followed by an automatic security barrier.
  • The entrance is unsigned.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, and to all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are comprised of shiny vinyl and tiles, and low pile carpet.
  • There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas throughout the building, with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building on all floors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on floor 0, straight ahead and to the left as you enter the building, next to the cafeteria; and on floors 1 and 2, straight ahead, through the door and on the left as you exit the lift.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor 0, straight ahead and to the left as you enter the building, next to the cafeteria; plus diagonally to the right as you enter the building, through the door into the staff area and on the left; and on floors 1 and 2, straight ahead, through the door and on the left as you exit the lift.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor 1, straight ahead along the corridor and on the left past the standard male and female toilets as you exit the lift.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on floor 0, diagonally to the right as you enter the building, through the door into the staff area and immediately on the right.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building, accessed from Stowage.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 269cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • The Blue Badge bays are flush with the approach to the entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors, Blue Badge holders and student permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
    • The car park is gated. There is an intercom on the car park access gate at a height of 154cm, which cannot be reached from your vehicle.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • Standard on-street parking is available in marked strips on Gonson Street.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, leading in from the car park.
  • The entrance area is not 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 steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 147cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 85cm.
  • The intercom and key fob/card reader are for out of hours access only.
    There is an additional key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm, below the intercom.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 83cm.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • The door release button is for exiting the building out of hours only.
    The push pad for exiting through the automatic doors is 83cm high.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 99cm.
  • The width given above is for the wide gate, which is automatic, but can only be opened by security staff.
    The standard barriers next to the wide gate are automatic and activated by key card. The width of the barriers is 53cm, and the height of the key card reader is 95cm.
    All security barriers have a low colour contrast.
    There is an additional set of double manual doors (with one leaf locked) adjacent to the automatic doors. These open towards you (pull) to a width of 79cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Security Desk)

  • The reception is located immediately to the left as you enter the building, between the doors and the security barriers.
  • The distance from the entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The security desk straddles both sides of the security barriers at the entrance.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located diagonally to the right as you enter the building, past the security barriers.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and benches.

Eating and Drinking (Cafeteria)

  • Location and Access View
    • The cafeteria is located on floor 0, straight ahead as you enter the building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has buffet counters and a self service counter.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are online and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The buffet counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear of the cafeteria as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 88cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The height of the tray rail is 85cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and long tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The floors 0 (signed as G within the lift), 1 and 2 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 weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • 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 78cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Atrium Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The floors 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are no doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the floor 0.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 0, straight ahead and to the left as you enter the building, next to the cafeteria.
    • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 174cm (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 left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 121cm 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 106cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.