Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; LUU outdoor activity storage, SPA sports storage, offices and meeting room.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The venue is located to the southeast of the campus.
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 Information on getting to the Campus please click here (opens new tab).
- The venue is located to the southeast of the campus.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The bus stops within 150m are located along Clarendon Way and are served by 5 LeedsCity Electric.
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).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Information Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 7000.
- 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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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Orange Zone Multi Storey Car Park.
- The car park is located on Vernon Road opposite the Chapel.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building on Vernon Road.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Jerusalem Chapel'.
- 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 127cm.
- 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 86cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not 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 21cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
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Comments
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- There is a metal gate 102cm wide in front of the entrance.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
- There is stepped access to the rear storage room, the sub aqua storage area and all first floors rooms.
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Circulation
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- There are 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 vinyl, wood and carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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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) (Ground Floor Rear)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the rear left of the ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the rear storage room and fire escape.
- There is/are 3 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 11cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Step(s) (Sub Aqua Storage)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor in the main LUU room.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Sub Aqua Storage Area.
- There is/are 5 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 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to 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 the left end of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1L and 1U.
- 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 a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 shared toilet is located on the first floor lower in the rear storage area.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the staircase.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- 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 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.