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Hutton Hub

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the south entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor level of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 4 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via slope.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access via lift.
  • There are entrances on the lower ground floor level into the building via slight slopes to the west and north of the building.
  • There is a step-free link from the Hutton Building on the lower ground floor level as well as a step-free link via a platform lift from the Hutton Building on the upper ground floor level.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is a slight ramp between the lower and upper levels of the ground floor.
    • The upper part of the ground floor can be accessed by the standard lift.
    • The lower part of the ground floor can be accessed by the platform lift.
  • Circulation View
    • There are automatic doors, which are push pad activated, along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located towards the southwest of the building on the lower ground floor level and towards the northeast of the building on the upper ground floor level.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets towards the southwest of the building on the lower ground floor level and towards the northeast of the building on the upper ground floor level.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor level and the first floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the lower ground floor level toilet with adaptations.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the west off the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • 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 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The car park consists of the three Blue Badge bays and the drop off bays only.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the west of the building.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • There are multiple drop-off bays. They have a maximum stay of 30 minutes.

Entrance (South Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the south of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 192cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 198cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the northeast of the building.
  • The distance from the south entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are automatic doors, which are push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The upper ground floor level 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 800kg.
    • 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 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 132cm (width) x 140cm (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, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Platform)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the southwest of the building.
  • The distance from the south entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is an enclosed platform lift.
  • Enclosed Platform Lift View
    • the lower ground floor level 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 410kg.
    • 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 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located towards the southwest of the building.
  • The lower ground to the ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
  • 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 step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor Level - Left Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located near the Student Union Helpdesk on the lower ground floor level.
    • The distance from the south entrance is 15m.
  • 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 pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door is push pad activated.
    • The height of the push pad is 100cm.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a push pad 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 230cm (width) x 353cm (depth).
    • There is 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 165cm (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 165cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 110cm 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 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 152cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.