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Dreadnought Building

University of Greenwich, 30 Park Row, Greenwich, London, SE10 9LS

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building varies depending on the direction of travel.
  • There is step-free access, via very easy slopes, on the approaches to the building from College Way and King William Walk.
    There is step-free access, via steep slopes, on the approaches to the building from Romney Road and the Romney Road Gate inside the Old Royal Naval College.
  • The Dreadnought Building has two entrances - the front entrance located off College Way and the rear entrance located off Romney Road.
    Both entrances provide step-free access (via a steep ramp which bypasses any steps) to the ground floor.
    There are two sets of double automatic doors at both entrances.
  • The entrances are not differentiated by name for this building.
  • The front entrance - College Way provides step-free access to the main atrium on the ground floor.
  • The rear entrance - Romney Road is located to the rear of the building, facing Romney Road. It also provides step-free access (via a steep ramp which bypasses the steps) to the main atrium on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building on all floors, via ramps.
  • On the basement floor, there are three steps in the centre of the building, located next to the east lift, and between the east and west lifts.
    They can be bypassed by accessing the wing of the basement floor you wish to access via the appropriate lift (east lift or west lift).
    On the ground floor, there is a slight ramp with no handrails to access the standard female toilets and toilet with adaptations (right hand transfer) in the east wing of the building.
  • On the first floor, there is a slight ramp with no handrails leading from the main atrium into the west wing of the building.
    This has a width of 75cm. It leads to the standard female toilets and toilet with adaptations (left hand transfer), as well as psychology labs D125-D138, open plan staff office (D150), and the FEHHS faculty office (D145).
  • On the second floor, there is a steep ramp with no handrails leading from the main atrium into the west wing of the building.
    This has a width of 76cm. It leads to the standard male toilets and toilet with adaptations (left hand transfer), as well as rooms D231-D236 and D245.
    From here there is then a further slight ramp with no handrails to access rooms D223-D226, D228 and D230. There is also a further short but steep ramp to access room D250 (open access IT lab), through which are located rooms D201, D261, D262, and a set of standard female toilets.
    On the second floor, there is also a steep ramp with no handrails leading from the main atrium into the east wing of the building. This has a width of 76cm. It leads to a set of standard female toilets and a toilet with adaptations (right hand transfer), plus rooms D204, D205, D208, D211, D215 East (Trading Room) and D215 West (Digital Marketing Suite). From here there is then an additional slight ramp, with no handrails, to access rooms D218 and D222.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes throughout the building consist of shiny wooden flooring, shiny vinyl flooring, low pile carpet, and uneven stone flooring (on the basement floor only).
  • There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas throughout the building, with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the basement floor, to the left as you exit the west lift; and on the ground, first and second floors, in both the east and west wings of the building.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within all standard toilets inside the building.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement floor, to the left as you exit the east lift; on the ground floor, in the west wing of the building; on the first floor, in the east wing of the building; and on the second floor, in the west wing of the building.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement floor, to the left and left again as you exit the east lift; on the ground floor, in the east and west wings of the building; on the first floor, in the west wing of the building; and on the second floor, in the east wing of the building, and through D250 (open access IT lab), in the west wing of the building.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the basement floor, to the left as you exit the west lift.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the basement floor, to the left and left again as you exit the east lift.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within both the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor, and within the gender inclusive toilets in the basement floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the basement floor, to the left and left again as you exit the east lift.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Campus Car Park - East Gate Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the east of the Old Royal Naval College, between Queen Anne Court, Queen Mary Court and Park Row.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 482cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 337m from the Dreadnought Building front entrance - College Way.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Blue Badge holders must apply online for a Disabled Persons Permit to park on-campus.
    • Students or staff with disabilities not covered by a Blue Badge should contact the Student Wellbeing Service or Occupational Health respectively.
    • If you have a Disabled permit, you may also park at the Dreadnought Building in the bays reserved for disabled drivers.
    • These are accessed through the gates off King William Walk (between the public bus stops).
    • Inside the entrance you will need to call the Security telephone number on the sign to access and exit the parking area.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located straight ahead as you enter the car park, at the corner of Queen Mary Court.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on King William Walk.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • Standard on-street parking is available in marked strips on Park Row and King William Walk.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Park Row.
    • The name of the car park is Park Row Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Front Entrance - College Way)

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building, off College Way, opposite The Mews.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is 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.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with no handrails.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • 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.
  • The ramp is in two parts.
    There is a steep section either side of the steps, which bypasses them.
    There is then a further slight ramp between the top of the steps and the entrance doors.
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  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Facilities Reception)

  • The reception is located immediately to the left between the first and second sets of doors as you enter the Dreadnought Building through the front entrance on College Way.
  • The distance from the front entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The door to the reception area is kept permanently open and has an opening width greater than 75cm.
  • The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
  • The reception has 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.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and 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: benches.
  • The chairs are fixed.

Lift (East Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead and then to the left as you enter the building via the front entrance on College Way.
  • The distance from the front entrance is 32m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors (signed as B, G, 1 and 2 within the lift) are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift (West Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead and then to the right as you enter the building via the front entrance on College Way.
  • The distance from the front entrance is 32m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors (signed as B, G, 1 and 2 inside the lift) are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Stairs (East Wing)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the east wing of the building, ahead and to the left as you enter via the front entrance on College Way.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Between the basement and ground floor, the stairs only have a handrail on the left going up.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - West Wing - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, in the west wing of the building, straight ahead and to the right as you enter via the front entrance on College Way.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 44m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open 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 96cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 214cm (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 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 116cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 81cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.