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Wigoder Law Building and Kent Law Clinic

University of Kent, Eliot College, Canterbury, CT2 7NZ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There is sloped access from the front of the building to the ground floor. .
  • Wigodar Law Building and Kent Law Clinic has two entrances. One entrance provides step-free level access with double automatic doors. One entrance provides step-free ramped access with double automatic doors. .
  • The entrances are unsigned.
  • The Kent Law Clinic on the ground floor is the most accessible entrance and provides step-free level access to the ground floor reception when approached from the car park and lower campus level.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via lift throughout the building on all floors .
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating. .
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Eliot Campus Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building to the right.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 230cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 90m from the Ground Floor Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located off the central campus walkway, opposite Templeman Library.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 75cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Ground Floor)

  • This entrance is located at the lower campus level on the ground floor.
  • The entrance area is not 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 97cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Kent Law Clinic)

  • The reception is located on the ground floor directly after the ground floor entrance.
  • The distance from the ground floor entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left when entering from the ground floor entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left when entering from the ground floor entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the ground floor entrance is 5m.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual 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 500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 99cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the ground floor .
    • The distance from the ground floor entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.