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B03 Muslim Prayer Room - Sisters

XU Yafen Building, University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, NG8 1BB

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Getting Here (Jubilee Campus)

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is North entrance to Southwell Hall.
    • The car park is located the road running from the North entrance (main) to Southwell Hall.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Jubilee Visitors Pay and Display.
    • The car park is located at the end of the road running from the North (main) entrance to Southwell Hall.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (North Entrance to Southwell Hall)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along the road running from the North entrance to Southwell Hall.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The car parking spaces are along both sides of the road from the north entrance to the Jubilee Visitors car park.
      The university buildings along this road are Business School North, The Exchange, Computer Science Building, The Atrium Restaurant, Dearing Building, XU Yafen Building, XANG Fujia Building, Advanced Manufacturing Building, Business School South Building and Business School South Auditorium Building.

Site/Campus Car Park (Jubilee Visitors Pay and Display)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the south end of Wollaton Road.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Si Yuan Centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 228cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment can be made by phone.
    • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Si Yuan Centre.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Triumph Road.
    • This entrance gives access to ground floor (Level A) of the XU Yafen Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'XU Yafen Building'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading to the doors.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Outside Access (Rear)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to ground floor (Level A) of the XU Yafen Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'XU Yafen Building.'.
    • There is step-free 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 not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 112cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 116cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Other Floors (Rear)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter through the rear entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 6m from the rear entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are A and B.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • 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 both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Lift (Rear)

  • The lift is located ahead as you enter through the rear entrance.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are A and B.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 164cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 5in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on floor B of the XU Yafen Building.
    • This entrance gives access to Muslim Prayer Room - Sisters.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Muslim Prayer Room - Sisters'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key code reader is 130cm.
    • 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.

Muslim Prayer Room - Sisters

  • The Muslim Prayer Room - Sisters is a quiet space for prayer and contemplation.
  • There are washing facilities on the right as you enter the room.
  • There are seats without armrests available.
  • The room is carpeted, and the lighting levels are good.
  • The keycode for access to this room is given to students when they first come to the University.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on B Floor of the XU Yafen building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the right as you enter the Muslim Prayer Room - Sisters.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the entrance to the Muslim Prayer Room - Sisters.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.