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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include standard and deluxe room, apartments, laundry room, communal rooms.
• The Courtyard is divided into 8 Blocks. The blocks are all similar. The block surveyed is Block H.

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Getting Here

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• 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
  • Please see the University web site for more information on how to get to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Bus Times website, for more information on buses to the University.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website, for details on trains to Hull Paragon, and station information.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advice please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
• Email: [email protected].
• Existing students can raise an enquiry in MyHull Portal.
  Parents, guardians or graduates can email [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
• Existing students can raise an enquiry in MyHull Portal.
  Parents, guardians or graduates can email [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01482 466 100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01482 466 850.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01482 466 042.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Equality training is available for staff.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right side of The Courtyard.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Courtyard.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 410cm x 520cm (13ft 5in x 17ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Courtyard.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Courtyard.
  • The nearest designated bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the Courtyard main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Building Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is a door release button at 105cm and the door release button is located on the wall to the left (as you exit) of the first set of doors.
    
  • The key card and door release button are only used outside of reception hours.

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Outside Access (Main Building Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main building leading from the housing blocks.
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
• 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 have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button to exit at 105cm height and this push button is on the wall to the left of the second set of doors.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The main reception is located ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/08/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the reception area and the seats do have armrests as photograph 4.

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Getting Around (Main Building)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played in the reception area of the main building.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located at the rear right of the building as you enter through the main entrance.
• There are 8 washers and 8 driers in the laundry room.
• The washers are located at ground level.
• The majority of the driers are at a higher level, however there is 1 drier at ground level.
• The washers and driers are controlled using the same set of controls.
• The height to the top control is 102cm.
• There is a table for folding laundry.
• The height to the table is 93cm.
• There is bench seating available in the laundry room.

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Accessible Toilet (Main Building)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the main building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 230cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Building)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the main building, at the rear of the left corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (H Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the H Block Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is 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 push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Rooms 1 to 15 can be accessed without going through the second set of doors.

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Getting Around (H Block)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accommodation (H Block Flat)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • This information refers to Room 1.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 1.
  • The width of the door to the room is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 290cm x 410cm (9ft 6in x 13ft 5in).
  • The bed is 54cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a low level wardrobe.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 375cm x 210cm (12ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Kitchen - H Block

• The building has shared kitchen facilities.
• The kitchen facilities surveyed are located in H Block, in the corridor to the right as you enter through the H Block main entrance.
• The shared kitchen facilities are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
• The kitchen counters are 89cm high.
• The kitchen has 2 hobs.
• The height of the hob is 90cm.
• The height to the top control is 92cm.
• The second hob is height adjustable.
• The kitchen has 2 cookers.
• The height to the cooker handle is 70cm.
• The height to the top control is 79cm.
• The kitchen has 2 sinks.
• The height to the sink is 90cm.
• The sink has lever/mixer taps.
• The second sink is height adjustable.
• The kitchen has two microwaves.
• The microwaves are placed on the counters.
• The height to the top control is 108cm.
• The kitchen has 4 fridge/freezers.
• The height to the top handle is 124cm.
• The kitchen has a table.
• The height to the table is 68cm.
• The seating around the table is a mixture of chairs and bench style seating.
• Some of the chairs have armrests.

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Other Floors (H Block)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the entrance lobby.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (H Block)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the entrance lobby.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 138cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.