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M Block - Sir Brian Corby Building

de Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EU

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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 ground floor of the building towards the south.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is no main entrance for the building.
  • There are 7 other entrances.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access.
  • More than 5 of the other entrances have step-free level access via lift.
  • There are two entrances on the ground floor, the south entrance provides access to the ground floor teaching rooms, the north entrance gives access to additional toilet facilities.
  • There are entrances on the first, second and third floors accessed by the lift shared between M and N Blocks.
  • There is no internal access within M Block between floors.
  • There are three internal entrances on the first floor, two on the second floor and one on the third floor.
  • One entrance on the first floor and one entrance on the second floor can only be accessed from N Block.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • 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 without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Step free access between floors is via the lift shared with N Block there is no internal step-free access between floors within M Block.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located towards the north and south of the building on all floors.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Hertfordshire Sports Village Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located towards the north of the campus.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 20 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 510cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The car park is very large and there are various kerbs along the edge of the car park. Some of the dropped kerbs do not have tactile paving.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located towards the east of the car park.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (M and N Blocks Corridor)

  • This entrance is located to the south of the building.
  • 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are two sets of double automatic doors side-by-side at this entrance.

Lift (M and N Blocks Corridor)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the corridor between M and N Blocks.
  • The distance from the M and N Blocks corridor entrance is 20m.
  • 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 ground, first, second and third floors 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 1000kg.
    • 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 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (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 and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (M and N Blocks Corridor)

  • The stairs are located in the corridor between M and N Blocks.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • 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 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The staircase is straight between the ground and the first floors and U shape between the first, second and third floors.

Access To (Ground Floor - South Entrance M and N Block Corridor)

  • towards the south of M Block.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - M051 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards to south of M Block on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the south entrance from the M and N Block corridor is 30m.
  • 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (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 low 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 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 wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 91cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • 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 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, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a ceiling hoist in this toilet.