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Key Centre

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

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; The Key Centre provides services to students and staff based on the College Lane campus. The Centre supports all students and staff of all faiths and none. It offers some quiet spaces and places to pray, meditate or reflect.
      The Key Centre provides:
      quiet spaces and places to pray, meditate or relax;
      weekly spiritual events;
      social events and activities;
      spaces to meet new people from different cultures and religions;
      information on spiritual needs and local places of worship;
      an inclusive welcome;
      spiritual and general well-being support, or just someone to talk to.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the main corridor of the Key Centre.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the main corridor of the Key Centre.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the main corridor of the Key Centre.
    • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located within the accessible toilet on main corridor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located Washroom facilities are available on the main corridor of the Key Centre.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • College Lane Campus is 2 miles to the southwest of the Hatfield town centre.
      It can be accessed from the west via the A1(M) and the south via the M25 and A1(M).
      From the St Albans city centre, head east on Victoria Street for 0.5 miles and turn left onto the B691.
      Then proceed straight onto the A1057 and continue along this road for another 3.5 miles.
      Then at the roundabout take the second exit and take the second exit again at the Comet Roundabout, onto Cavendish Way.
      After a short distance take the second exit at the next roundabout and proceed for 0.5 miles along Bishops Rise.
      Then take the third exit at the final roundabout and you will have entered the campus grounds.
      From the Welwyn Garden City centre, proceed south along Parkway for 0.8 miles. Then at the roundabout take the second exit onto the A6129 and continue on the A6129 by taking the first exit at the next roundabout. Then proceed onto the A1(M), travelling southwards and stay on the A1(M) for 2.2 miles. Take the number three exit onto the Roehyde Interchange, and at this roundabout take the first exit onto Roehyde Way (A1001). After a short distance turn left onto College Lane and you will have entered the campus grounds.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ car park that is located at the end of the road that is to the left as you enter the campus grounds and goes past the Reception building.
      For longer stays in this car park, you will need to pay on the day, or you can register with Hozah for a discounted cost.
    • For more information on parking at the University of Hertfordshire please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • There are several bus stops that surround the College Lane Campus.
      These are located on College Lane and Roberts Way.
      The bus services at these stops include the 341, 602, 610 and 612 Dragonfly, 614 and 644 The Comet, 635, 641, 653 Tigermoth and Shuttle (South Hatfield).
      The providers of these buses are Unobus and Sullivan buses.
    • For more information on a bus provider please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park M - Multi-Storey Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Broad Way.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park M - Multi Storey)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Broad Way.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Student Forum.
    • The car park type is multi storey.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 249cm x 488cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

Lift (Car Park M - Multi Storey)

  • The lift is located in the front left corner of the car park.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Car Park M - Multi Storey main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1 and 2.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 600kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 133cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 4in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

Other Floors (Car Park M - Multi Storey)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located at the front and the rear of the car park.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
    • Photograph 7 shows the manual door on the first floor.
      Photographs 8 -12 show the rear staircase.
      There is a manual, heavy single door on all floors on the rear staircase.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1 and 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The front stairs are clearly marked.
    • The rear stairs are not clearly marked.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the Key building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the Key Opening Times Every Day 8.00 am to 9.00 pm'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Lift (External)

  • The lift is located on the approach to the Key Centre from The Forum.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the entrance to the Key Centre.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 750Kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 165cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 5in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

Other Floors (External)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located adjacent to the lift in between The Forum and the Key Centre.
    • The stairs are approximately 80m from the entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Level Change Inside Key Centre)

  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located on the main corridor of the Key Centre.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access washrooms, prayer rooms and the female standard toilet.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a ramp/slope located on the main corridor of the Key Centre.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the Robert Runcie Rotunda.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1 and 2 relate to Level Change 1 on the main corridor of the Key Centre and photographs 3, 4, 5 and 6 show Level Change 2 on the corridor leading to the Robert Runcie Rotunda.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building .
    • There is sloped/ramped access to the washrooms, female standard toilet and the Robert Runcie Rotunda quiet room.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Kitchen/Dining Area

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • Lowered work surfaces are available.
  • The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
  • The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is a knee recess under a work surface.
  • Knee recesses are not at least 80cm wide.
  • There are some low level cupboards.
  • There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
  • Comments View
    • Knee space gives access to the microwave oven.
    • There are no tables or chairs in this kitchen.

Washrooms Male and Female

  • The male washroom has two doors. They both open away from you.
  • They are hard to open and are 90cm wide.
  • One door of the male washroom has level entry, the other has a step of 16cm.
  • The female washroom has one door.
  • The door is hard to open and is 90cm wide.
  • Signage on both doors is pictorial, braille, text and tactile.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the Key Centre building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is an all gender toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 200cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 102cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on the ground floor of the Key Centre.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located on the ground floor of the Key Centre.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.