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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include
  • School of English teaching rooms
  • Seminar rooms
  • Staff offices
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• Related link Rutherford College.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/rutherford-college
• Related link Rutherford Annexe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/rutherford-annex

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is in the centre of the campus in the pedestrianised area facing the Cornwallis buildings and the Registry.
    This is about 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
    The building has its main entrance facing the central campus.
    It can also be entered at its lower ground level to the rear.
    This is at the same level as the Rutherford car park.
  • There is step-free access from Rutherford car park to the rear entrance of the building.
    This car park is for Blue Badge holders and university Pink permit holders only.
    The nearest car park for other users is the Central Visitor Car Park, to the west of the Gulbenkian/Colyer-Fergusson Buildings.
    This is reached using Library Road off Giles Lane the taking the footpath around Colyer-Fergusson to the central campus area.
• 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 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).

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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 Rutherford Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Darwin Road, the right turning after the Registry.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Rutherford Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Darwin Road, the right turning after the Registry.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Rutherford Annex, Rutherford College, School of English (Rutherford Extension).
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 470cm (15ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • 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
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Rutherford Extension and from the Rutherford College entrance lift.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Rutherford College lift.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are outside the Rutherford Annexe.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the approach to the Rutherford College entrance lift.
  • The route to the Rutherford Extension is under the Rutherford College bridge link.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving on the approach to this route.
  • There are some bollards which are not clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m from the nearest School of English (Rutherford Extension) rear entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the central campus, facing the Cornwallis buildings and the Registry.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • 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 both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The steps join the ramp at the midway landing.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the building, near to Rutherford car park, into the lower ground floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There is a similar entrance at the rear left of the building.
  • This is sheltered by the covered walkway to the additional seminar rooms RX11 and RX12.

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Reception (School of English Reception)

• School of English Reception is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• 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 not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is some seating with and without armrests in the foyer opposite the reception desk.
• Comments View
  • There is some seating with and without armrests in the foyer opposite the reception desk.

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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 no 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor (main entrance) and lower ground floor (rear entrance).
  • The stairs are located to the left after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between 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.
  • There is a second stair case to the right from the main entrance (photographs 3 and 4). This staircase has the stairlift so the handrail to the left has been replaced by the lift running tracks.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on staircase 2, to the right from the main entrance.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and lower ground floor.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The handset to control the lift is kept at reception. This can be given to you if you require use of the lift, or alternatively staff can operate the lift for you.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located immediately to the right after the main entrance.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 295cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 8in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • 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 175cm 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 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good 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 good.

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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 lower ground floor.
  • There are 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 lower ground floor, near to the staircase with the lift and the rear west.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m from the rear west (left hand) 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.
• Comments View
  • The ground floor female toilet is for staff only.