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N Block - Teaching Block

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.
  • Entrances into N Block are located with the Academic Block and Atrium Area.
  • This area can either be accessed from The Street or via entrances located to the southeast of N Block or the southwest of N Block.
  • Access into N Block on the ground floor accesses into lecture theatres N101, N102 and N103 only.
  • Access into the first and second floor is available step-free via the use of the Academic Block and Atrium lifts situated in the corridors between N and M Blocks and between N and R Blocks.
  • Once inside N Block there is no access between floors meaning it is necessary to exit the building use the external lifts and stairs in the corridors and re-enter the building on order to move between floors.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the southern ground floor entrance off the M and N Blocks corridor.
  • This entrance gives access to rooms N102 and N03.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is no main entrance for the building.
  • There are more than 10 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free level access.
  • More than 5 of the other entrances have step-free level access via lift.
  • There are entrances on the ground floor that provide directly into lecture theatres N001, N002 and N003. This includes an entrance via platform lift which is used to attain step-free access to the speaker's areas of lecture theatres N001 and N002.
  • There are entrances on the first, and second floors accessed by the lift shared between M and N Blocks and N and R Blocks.
  • There is no internal access within N Block between floors.
  • There are four entrances on the first floor and four on the second floor.
  • One entrance on the first floor and second floor can only be accessed from M Block.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via 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 provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Step-free access between floors is via the either the lift shared with M Block or the lift shared with R Block. There is no internal step-free access between floors within N Block.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • There are standard toilets and toilets with adaptations located on all floors of nearby M and R Blocks.

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 (N and R Blocks Corridor)

  • This entrance is located to the southwest of N Block.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access 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.

Lift (N and R Block Corridor)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the corridor between N and R Blocks.
  • The distance from the N and R 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 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 1000kg.
    • 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 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 and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • This lift is situated between N and R Blocks and there is no internal access between the floors within N Block or R Block.
    • The third floor that this lift accesses is only in R Block.

Stairs (N and R Block Corridor)

  • The stairs are located in the corridor between Blocks N and R.
  • 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The staircase is straight between the ground and the first floors and U shape between the first and second floors.

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 (N Block - First Floor)

  • Next to the M and N Block lift on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access via lift.
  • 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 are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.