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C. P. Snow 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 slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was on the front corner of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via ramp.
  • There is a side entrance with a push pad operated automatic door for access to Optometry Clinical Suite H260.
  • This entrance has a ramp with a slight gradient.
  • There is a further entrance with a manual door to the rear of the building.

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.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • 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, with unshaded light sources.
    • The third floor is out of bounds for purposes of access.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within the main stairwell on each floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors within the male standard toilets, and on the first and third floors within the female standard toilets.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors within the main stairwell.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first and third floors within the main stairwell.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between the C. P. Snow, Spectra, Health Research, Hertfordshire International College (HIC) and Wright Buildings.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 370cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 40m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front corner 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 119cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located within the lift lobby on the right after the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first, second, and third floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low 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 630kg.
    • 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 74cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 98cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some 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 after the main entrance.
  • The ground, first, second, and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are 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 clearly marked.
  • 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-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • There is also a set of stairs to the rear of the building.

First Floor - Social Space

  • The Social Space is located in Room 1H279 on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: a meeting room.
  • Further facilities include: a kettle, a microwave oven, and a washing up sink.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left after the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm 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 77cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • 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.