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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include
  • Teaching Rooms
  • Computer Rooms
  • Lecture Theatres CO LT2 and CO LT3
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• Related link Cornwallis South.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/cornwallis-south-kent

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• Comments View
  • The Cornwallis Octagon building is also known as Cornwallis South East on some maps and signage.
  • There is an internal link at ground floor level between the Octagon foyer and Cornwallis South, which then connects internally with Cornwallis Central and South West.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Cornwallis Octagon building is at the south east corner of the Cornwallis complex of buildings in the centre of the Canterbury Campus.
    This is about 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
    The building has an entrance facing the Registry building in the central campus and a second entrance from the Blue Badge car park in the courtyard off Darwin Road.
  • The building shares a car park for Blue Badge holders only.
    This is located off Darwin Road, behind Cornwallis East.
    The nearest car park for other users is the Central Visitor Car Park, to the west of the Cornwallis complex and the Gulbenkian/ Colyer-Fergusson Buildings.
    This is reached using Library Road off Giles Lane.
• By Bus View
  • There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
    The nearest bus stops are on Giles Lane or Darwin Road.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
    This is on the line from London to Kent, including Ashford International.
    There is step-free access into the station building.
    There is step-free access to both platforms by lift.
    Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the platform and the train.
    There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops about 5 minutes away from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • The University parking map shows the location of the car parks on campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Stagecoach Unibus website shows the route maps and details of the timetable and pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail website describes the access and facilities at Canterbury West Station and has links to live departure and arrival information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Central Visitor Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Shared Section (Useful Information)

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Cornwallis Blue Badge Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Darwin Road, at the rear of Cornwallis East.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Central Visitor Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Library Road, off Giles Lane.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • From the Central Visitor Car Park, the shortest walking route is along Giles Lane.
  • To avoid the steep ramp at that entrance, walking through the foyer of Cornwallis North West and West and through the Cornwallis courtyard to the Cornwallis Blue Badge car park gives access to the entrance there.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Cornwallis Blue Badge Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Darwin Road, behind Cornwallis East.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Cornwallis buildings - East, North East, Octagon, Central, George Allen Wing and South.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 600cm (14ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are 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
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Cornwallis North East, Cornwallis Central and Cornwallis Octagon entrances off the courtyard.
• Comments View
  • There is step-free access to all the surrounding buildings from the car park.
  • There is a level change without a dropped kerb between the car park and the main entrance to Cornwallis East near to the car park entrance on Darwin Road (photograph 5).
  • This can be avoided using the footpath which passes along the rear of Cornwallis East and under the link bridge with Cornwallis North West.
  • There are slight slopes on this path (photographs 6 - 8).

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Outside Access (Cornwallis Octagon - Central Campus Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the footpath between the Cornwallis buildings and the Registry.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located at the door threshold.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).

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Outside Access (Cornwallis Courtyard Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are not 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.
• Comments View
  • The two entrances are on opposite sides of the entrance foyer, which is in the single storey section of the building between the main Octagon and Cornwallis South.
  • The link into Cornwallis South is off this foyer.
  • Photographs 5 and 6 show the study hub and one of the meeting rooms on the first floor.

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Entrance (Cornwallis Octagon/ Cornwallis South Internal Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Cornwallis Octagon entrance foyer into the main corridor of Cornwallis South.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the link from the Octagon foyer, and photograph 2 is from Cornwallis South.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (CO LT2)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the lectern is 101cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the Octagon.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the entrances.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are not 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

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the staircase.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrances.
• 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 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 bright.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (CO LT3)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is not staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • The lecture theatre is to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • There are two entrances into the lecture theatre.
  • The one nearest to the lift enters the room at the back, closest to the wheelchair spaces.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, written text, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right just past the main entrance foyer, opposite the entrance to CO LT2 lecture theatre.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 110cm x 180cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
• 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 cannot 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a drop down grab rail in the 55cm space to the left of the toilet.
  • The toilet flush is by pull chain handle at high level.
  • The nearest accessible toilet with turning and transfer space is in the foyer of Cornwallis South.
  • This can be reached internally using the link from the foyer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the right, opposite lecture theatre CO LT2.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.