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Wright 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 step-free and level.
  • The building comprises a front-wing opposite the rear of the Main Building the other side of the Coales Way access road, with a rear-wing extending at right-angles away from right-hand end of the front-wing in an L-shape.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was on the left side of the front-wing, nearest the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 6 other entrances.
  • 4 of the other entrances have step-free access via slope.
  • 2 of the other entrances have stepped access.
  • All 4 additional step-free entrances have an approach with either a long slope with a slight gradient, or shorter slopes with a steep gradient.
  • The additional step-free entrances provide access to the lower ground floor on either side of the rear-wing towards the front of the building, and to the ground floor on either side of the rear-wing towards the rear of the building.
  • There is an external stepped entrance to the rear of the front-wing of the building which provides access to the ground floor.
  • There is also an internal stepped entrance to the ground floor by link bridge from the Main Building.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: circulation along the lower ground and second floor corridors of the front-wing of the building, and also on the second floor towards the rear of the rear-wing of the building for access to rooms 2F381 to 2F394.
    • Additional areas also accessed by ramps include: the ground floor at the rear of the rear-wing of the building for access to rooms F381, and F390 to F394.
  • 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.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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 on the lower ground floor straight ahead after the accessible entrance, on the ground floor to the right-hand side of the front-wing of the building, and on the first and second floors towards the rear of the rear-wing of the building.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations with a left-hand transfer space are on the lower ground, ground, and second floors.
    • The toilet with adaptations with a right-hand transfer space is on the first floor.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the female standard toilet on the lower ground floor to the right-hand side of the front-wing of the building, near the right-hand stairwell.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor within the stairwell near the accessible entrance.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor and first floors to the right-hand side of the front-wing of the building, near the right-hand stairwell; on the ground and second floors within the central staircase stairwell; and on the first and second floors towards the rear of the rear-wing of the building.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground and first floors within the central staircase stairwell, on the ground floor to the right-hand side of the front-wing of the building, and on the first and second floors towards the rear of the rear-wing of the building .
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor to the right-hand side of the front-wing of the building, near the right-hand stairwell.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the second floor female and male standard toilets to the right-hand side of the front-wing of the building, near the right-hand stairwell.
    • There is a 20cm high step onto the shower trays.

Parking (Coales Way)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along the front of the building, along Coales Way.
    • 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 205cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone only at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the left-hand side of the building off Coales Way.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The established sloped approach to the accessible entrance was out of bounds at the time of survey (June 2026) due to construction work.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the accessible entrance, on the right.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The lower ground floor, the ground floor, the first floor and the second 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 375kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 77cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 114cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a second lift towards the rear of the rear-wing of the building, near the rear-wing external entrances located there.
    • The ground floor, the first floor and the second floor can be accessed by this lift.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on the right after the accessible entrance.
  • The lower ground floor, the ground floor, the first floor and the second floor 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 clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is also a central staircase within the front-wing of the building.
  • There is a further stairwell to the right of the front-wing of the building.
  • There is an additional staircase towards the centre of the building near the front-wing rear-central stepped entrance for access between the ground floor and the first floor.
  • There are further stairs towards the rear of the rear-wing of the building, near the external entrances located there.
  • The ground floor, the first floor and the second floor can be accessed by these stairs.

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

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, straight ahead after the accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the accessible 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 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 83cm.
    • The door has a 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 173cm (width) x 222cm (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 105cm (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 49cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm 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 67cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.