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Hull University Business School - Wharfe

University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

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Introduction

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The University Campus is located to the North of the city centre. There are three entrances to the campus, two off Cottingham Road to the South of the campus, and one off Inglemire Lane to the North. Both of these roads are accessed off Beverley Road (A1079) which leads North from the city centre.
    • Permit parking is available throughout the campus, and there is a pay and display car park located next to the Wilberforce Car Park, on the Eastern side of the campus.
  • By Bus View
    • Bus routes 103 and 105 stop on Cottingham Road, to the South of the campus. U5, 9A and Simplibus 9 stop on Inglemire Lane to the North. 9A, 115, Simplibus 5 and Simplibus 9 stop on Cranbrook Avenue to the East.
  • By Train View
    • Hull Paragon Station is located in the city centre, just over 2 miles from the campus. Bus routes 103 and 105 can be used to reach the campus for Hull Paragon Interchange.
  • 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 and students within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is West Car Park.
    • The car park is located on the campus road leading in from the West Entrance.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Additional car parking is available at the rear of Venn and Larkin (shown in photographs 11 to 14).
    • The West Car Park is for B and R permit holders only.
    • The Venn and Larkin car parking is for B permit holders only.
    • Blue Badge holders must display a valid Blue Badge or a University AX/X permit.

Outside Access (Derwent and Wharfe Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Derwent and Wharfe buildings.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • 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 card reader/lock is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The key card reader is use for out of hours access to the building only.
    • There is a push pad to exit the building out of hours.
    • The height of the push pad is 93cm.

Entrance (Wharfe Ground Floor Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, at the front of the building in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer, to the left as you enter the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 126cm (4ft 2in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 118cm.
  • Comments View
    • The key card reader is used for out of hours access only.
    • There is a push button to unlock the door to exit this door out of hours.
    • The height of the push button is 120cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to rooms 016 to 021 in the corridor to the left as you enter via the Wharfe entrance.
    • The width of the ramp is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • This ramp is shown in photographs 9 and 10. There is level access to these rooms from a link to the centre of the main corridor.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors (Derwent and Wharfe Foyer)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance, in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer.
    • The stairs are approximately 11m from the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Other Floors (Central Stairs)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are located to the centre of the building as you enter via the Wharfe Ground Floor entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Wharfe Ground Floor entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.

Lift (Derwent and Wharfe Foyer)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left as you enter via the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance, in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
  • The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 140cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift controls are within 89cm - 109cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Entrance (Wharfe First Floor entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer, to the right as you exit the Derwent and Wharfe lift.
    • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
    • 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 card reader/lock is 132cm (4ft 4in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • The key card reader is only used for out of hours access.
    • There is a push button to unlock the door to exit this door out of hours.
    • The height of the push button is 135cm.
    • There is a similar entrance on the same location on the second floor (shown in photographs 4 to 6).

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer area.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer area, and on the first floor on the landing of the central staircase..
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer area, and on the first floor just before the landing of the central staircase..

Accessible Toilet(s) (Derwent and Wharfe Ground Floor Foyer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance, in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared 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 contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 219cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 2in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 110cm 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 82cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is 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.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
    • 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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 101cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm.
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • There is a small lip on the threshold.

Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the first floor in the central stairwell.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the Wharfe First Floor entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • These toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 3.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located on the first floor along the main corridor as you enter via the Wharfe First Floor entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the Wharfe First Floor entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • These toilets are shown in photographs 4 to 6.

Standard Toilet(s) (Derwent and Wharfe Ground Floor Foyer)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The female toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 6. The male toilets are shown in photographs 7 to 13. There is a small lip on the threshold of the female and male toilets.

Parent and Baby Room

  • The parent and baby room is located to the left as you enter the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance, in the Derwent and Wharfe foyer.
  • The parent and baby room is 7m from the Derwent and Wharfe main entrance.
  • The signage is braille, tactile, pictoral, and written.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door sticks as it opens.
  • The clear door opening width is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold.
  • There is a seat without armrests.
  • There is a sink.
  • The height of the sink is 86cm.
  • The taps are twist/turn mixer.
  • There is a flip down baby change.
  • The height of the baby change is 91cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 123cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 147cm.
  • There is a general waste bin with a lid.
  • The height of the light switch is 103cm.