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22 Clarendon Place - Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds

The Business Confucius Institute, 22 Clarendon Place , Leeds, LS2 9JY

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; Confucius Institute Meeting Rooms and Offices.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located at the top of the stairs on the first floor.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to your right on entrance.

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

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on along University Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • 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 (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Clarendon Place at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '22 Clarendon Place the Confucius 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 a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key lock is 162cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • 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.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is a single step to access the male toilets on the ground floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and carpet.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
    • 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 20cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 right going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is not a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Step(s) (Male Standard Toilet)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located towards the rear of the building on the ground floor.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the male standard toilet.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 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.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Ester Simpson Building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located to the rear of the building on the ground floor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • 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 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The male toilet can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located on the first floor.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the main staircase on the first floor.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The female toilet can be seen in photographs 3 and 4. There is a step with a height of 14cm going down into the immediately upon entrance which is difficult to spot. This can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.