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Freemen's Commons Multi-Storey Car Park

University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7TF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • The Multi-Storey Car Park has two pedestrian entrances one off Freemen's Common and one off Putney Road.
  • There are automatic doors located at both entrances.
  • There are slight slopes on approach to both entrances.
  • Both entrances are signed as pedestrian entrance.
  • The pedestrian entrance off Putney Road enters the car park on the ground floor
  • The pedestrian entrance off Freemen's Common enters the car park on the lower ground floor.

Entrance (Putney Road)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the car park off Putney Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 96cm.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Freemen's Common)

  • This entrance is located off Freemen's Common.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 185cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
    • Payment machines are located inside the venue.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (minimum 185cm x 210cm).
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  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 220cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Lift (Putney Road Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the Putney Road entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 900kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 130cm (width) x 160cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Freemen's Common Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance, via the Freemen's Common entrance.
  • The distance from Freemen's Common entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • The lower ground, ground floor, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 900kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 127cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located next to the Putney Road entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floor 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.