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Mary Seacole Building

University of Greenwich, Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, London, SE9 2UG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building varies depending on the direction of travel.
  • There is step-free level access on the approach to the building from the David Fussey Building and Fry Building.
  • There is step-free access (via very easy slopes) on the approach to the building from the Library Health Sciences Building, Wren Building, Bronte Building and Southwood House.
  • There is step-free access via slight slopes on the approach to the building from the Dome Building.
  • The Mary Seacole Building has one entrance, which provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the ground floor. There are two sets of double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as "Mary Seacole Building", however the signage is not clearly visible by the doors themselves.
  • The entrance gives step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the entrance foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, and to all floors, via lift.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are comprised of shiny vinyl and stone, as well as low pile carpet.
  • There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas throughout the building, with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall-mounted wayfinding and floor plan signage is provided throughout the building on all floors.
  • There are push-pad activated double automatic doors to access the south stairs and toilet area on the ground, first and second floors.
  • There are (further) push-pad activated single automatic doors to access the toilet areas on the first, second and third floors.
  • There is a single manual door to access the south stairs on the third floor.
  • There are permanently-held-open manual doors throughout the building corridors on all floors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building, then to the right as you enter the south stairwell; and on the first, second and third floors, straight ahead, at the far end of the corridor as you exit the lift.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building, then to the right as you enter the south stairwell; and on the second and third floors, straight ahead, at the far end of the corridor as you exit the lift.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor, straight ahead, at the far end of the corridor as you exit the lift.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor, straight ahead, at the far end of the corridor as you exit the lift.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (South Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the David Fussey Building, on the south side of the campus.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 77m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
    • The Blue Badge bays are flush with the route to the entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located on the campus, outside the Mary Seacole Building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • The car park is ANPR controlled. Payment is made at the end of your stay using the on-site machines, in advance using the online booking system, or online by midnight using the Trust app. Please visit the website above for information on the latter two options. Unless booked in advance, Blue Badge holders must enter their registration into the on-site machines or the Trust app to avoid a penalty charge.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the side of the Grey Building.
    • The drop-off point is flush with the route to the entrance.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • Standard on-street parking is available outside the campus on Avery Hill Road, in marked strips.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, opposite the Fry Building.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 207cm.
  • 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 212cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right and straight ahead through the doors as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Floors 0, 1, 2 and 3 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 88cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (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 low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Main Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the building.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • Floors 0, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have faded 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are double manual doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first and second floors. There are no doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor (floor 0), and there is a single manual door to enter and exit the stairwell on the third floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor, straight ahead, at the far end of the corridor as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 37m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open, automatic doors 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 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 233cm (depth) and there is 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 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 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 93cm 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.