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Hutton 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 Lower Ground Floor - North Entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There are 5 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via ramp.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free level access.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access via lift.
  • There is a steep ramp leading into the building to the east of the building on the ground floor off Coales Lane.
  • There is a level entrance from the Main Building on the ground floor.
  • There is a level entrance from the Hutton Hub on the ground floor. Lifts within the Hutton Hub can be used to travel between the lower ground and ground floors.
  • There is a level entrance via lift from the Hutton Hub on the ground floor
  • There is an entrance on the lower ground floor accessed by a slight ramp that provides the only access into room LB380. It also access the staircase from the lower ground, ground and first floors.
  • In addition to the main entrances into the building there are entrances that only access specific rooms.
  • There is an entrance that only accesses the Microelectronics and System on Chip Laboratory.
  • There is an entrance that only accesses room D421.
  • There is an entrance that only accesses room E406.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • The lower ground and ground floors have step-free access via lift.
    • The first floor has stepped access only.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • There is no internal access between the lower ground and ground floors. Lifts within the Hutton Hub can be used to travel between the lower ground and the ground floors.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Coales Lane next to Hutton Hub.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • 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.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor to the west of the building on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • There is an additional toilet with adaptations located in the Medical Centre located within this building.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the first floor.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the ground floor of the building.

Entrance (Lower Ground Floor - North Entrance)

  • This entrance is located towards the northeast of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step marking is not clearly visible.
  • The step has tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 23cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Access To (Ground Floor - Hutton Hub - West Wing)

  • The entrance is located on the lower area of the ground floor of the Hutton Hub.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access via lift.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located towards the northwest of the building.
  • The ground and the first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not 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 unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the southwest of the building.
    • The distance from the west link from Hutton Hub on the ground floor is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and numbered 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 lever 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 155cm (width) x 185cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 88cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 152cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.