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Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Annex

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 approach walkway is width restricted to 136cm.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was to the right-hand side of the building facing away from the car park, facing the main Learning Resources Centre building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the other entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via enclosed platform 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.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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 on the ground floor, to the far right of the building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the shared standard toilets on the ground floor and the first floor.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and the first floor.
    • There is an additional shared step-free standard toilet on the first floor for staff use only .

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right-hand side of the building facing away from the car park, facing the main Learning Resources Centre building.
  • The entrance area is not 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 90cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 122cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the main entrance, on the right facing the stairs.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is an enclosed platform lift.
  • Enclosed Platform Lift View
    • The ground floor and the first floor 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 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 109cm (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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located straight ahead after the main entrance.
  • The ground floor and the first floor 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 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 were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell on the first floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the far right of the building.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 44m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors 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 is push pad activated.
    • The height of the push pad is 106cm.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • 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 141cm (width) x 220cm (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 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm 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 94cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Additionally the door has a locking handle.