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Art and Design Building

College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 3 other entrances.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via slope.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located the ground floor to the mid-right of the building, and on the first floor to the right of the building.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the mid-right of the building.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the right of the building, and on the first floor to the mid-right of the building.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor to the right of the building.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the male standard toilet on the first floor.
    • There is a 36cm high step onto the shower tray.

Parking (Car Park E)

Entrance

  • 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 step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.

Kitchen (Heat & Eat)

  • The kitchen is located straight ahead after the main entrance, towards the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The lower ground floor, the ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour 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 1600kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 108cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 133cm (width) x 254cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located straight ahead from the main entrance, to the rear of the building.
  • The lower ground floor, the ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell on the lower ground floor.
  • There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • There is another set of stairs towards the centre of the building.
  • The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the mid-right of the building.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 55m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 186cm (width) x 192cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.