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Resource Centre

University of Northampton, Resource Centre, Southfield Avenue, Far Cotton , Northampton, NN4 8AQ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include offices, meeting room, training room, kitchen, toilets and a warehouse.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 07:00 - 18:00.
  • Friday 07:00 - 18:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Resource Centre is located towards the South East of Northampton and can be accessed off the A508.
    • There are no public car parks near the Centre, there is only on street parking, with no Blue Badge bays.
  • By Bus View
    • National Express and other coach services operate from Victoria Street (please check with your operator to confirm) which is located directly beside the Upper Mounts car park in the town centre. Local buses operate from Northgate Bus Station, just off the Market Square in the town centre. There are several services from the Bus Station including 11, 11A, 17 and 88 to Southfield Avenue.
  • By Train View
    • Northampton Railway Station is one hour by train from both London Euston and Birmingham New Street. There is no direct bus service from the train station to Cotton End where the Resource Centre is located, you would have to travel 10 minutes from the train station to the bus station to catch a bus.

Useful Information

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the secure area at the rear of the warehouse.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the secure area at the rear of the warehouse.
    • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • Photographs 1 and 2 show the step and the ramp to each end of the secure area at the rear of the warehouse.
    • There is a steep slope, with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the Despatch from Goods Inn.
    • The slope to access the Despatch from Goods Inn can be seen in photographs 3 and 4. There is a similar slope between Goods Inn and Despatch, which can be seen in photographs 5 to 8.
    • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the IT warehouse.
    • The width of the ramp is 92cm (3ft).
    • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • This can be seen in photograph 9.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Office

  • There is a small office just beyond the entrance to the right.
  • The door is push to open and over 75cm wide.
  • There are adjustable chairs with armrests and desk at 69cm high to the undeath of the table top.

Post Room

  • The door is push to open and over 75cm wide.
  • There are adjustable chairs with arms and desk at 69cm high to the undeath of the table.
  • The rest of the shelving is divided up into 'pigeon' holes.

Level Change (Steps to Kitchen)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the kitchen.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Kitchen

  • The door is pull to open and over 75cm wide.
  • There is a sink with twist taps at 90cm high.
  • There is also a fridge freeze, microwave and toaster.
  • There is a breakfast bar and high stools to sit at, the height underneath is 86cm and to the top is 90cm.

Warehouse

  • The Warehouse is split into two sides, Goods Inwards and Despatch.
  • There is a level concrete floor with wide aisles.
  • There is also a first floor containing further storage. In this area is a Meeting and Training Room.
  • We were unable to gain access at time of survey.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located behind the Post Room.
    • The stairs are approximately 14m from the entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is not a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Meeting Room, Training Room and Warehouse.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 similar staircases, 2 located in Good Inn and the other in Despatch.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located just beyond the kitchen.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a male toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 198cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 6in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 126cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm.
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located to the left of the entrance beyond the kitchen.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the entrance.
    • 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 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.