Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Accounting and Finance Department and International Banking Institute.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor in the stairwell.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the stairwell.
Assistance Dog Spending Area
- The spending area facility is external.
- The spending area is located along Clarendon Road.
- The spending area is clearly signed.
- This sign says 'Dog Waste Bin'.
- There is step-free access to the spending area.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the spending area with a clear width of 2m.
- There is open access to the spending area.
- The opening width of the access point is 88cm.
- The spending area has minimum dimensions of 2m x 3m.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Lighting levels are good.
- The external spending area gate/entrance is not sheltered/covered.
- The type of flooring/surface in this area is grass and artificial grass.
- Other features/facilities available in this area include; a waste bin and dog waste bags.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the north of the city centre and the A58(M), just off Woodhouse Lane.
- Car Parking is located around the campus including the multi storey car park.
Blue Badge bays are located in car parking area around campus.
Disabled visitors can use these spaces by showing their Blue Badge on arrival to a security officer at the entrance gate. - For more information on getting to the campus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- There are nearby University bus stops along Woodhouse Lane including stops Leeds University stops A to G. These stops are served by numerous routes including 1 LeedsCity, 1B LeedsCity, 6 LeedsCity, 8 LeedsCity, 27 LeedsCity, 28 LeedsCity, N1 LeedsCity, X60 and X80.
- For more information on West Yorkshire Metro Bus Services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Leeds Railway Station.
- Leeds station is located in the city centre, approximately 1 mile from the campus.
- For more information on Leeds Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 8877.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disabled Students Assessment and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 3927.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Mental Health Team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 7458.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 7777.
- Email: [email protected].
- There are four spending facilities on campus (dog toilets) for assistance dogs to use.
These are located next to the following buildings; Chemistry West Block, Leeds University Union, Clarendon Place and 5-9 Willow Terrace Road.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on along University Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- Permits are required in order to park along University road. There is a multi-storey car park located on campus.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Clarendon Place.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with '16 Clarendon Place, accounting and finance department International Banking Institute'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 92cm .
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 22cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
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Comments
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- There is a gate with a width of 82cm in front of the building.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
- There is a deep step to access kitchen to the rear of the building on the ground floor.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
Step(s)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the rear of the meeting room leading to the kitchen.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the kitchen.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located on the landing on the first floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the stairs.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The male toilet can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located on the second floor stairwell.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the second floor stairs.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The female toilet can be seen in photographs 4, 5 and 6.