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Computer Science Building

University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB

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Overview

  • About View
    • Computer Science Building is a large building with 3 floors.
    • The building has 1 main lift.
    • The building has 2 staircases.
    • The signing of the floors within this building is inconsistent. < li /> In some places they are named as Floor A, B and C (for example by the lift doors) and in other places such a direction signage on the floors they are referred to as Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor.
    • For the sake of consistency throughout this guide, they will be referred to as the latter.
    • View information on School of Computer Science.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the Ground Floor and reception.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free level access.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located at the rear of the building on the Ground Floor and the First Floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building on the Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floors.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located at the rear of the building on the Second Floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Site/Campus Car Park (North Entrance Pay and Display)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the right as you enter through the North (main) entrance.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Melton 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) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 265cm x 480cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
    • 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 close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • 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 48m (52yd 1ft) from the Melton Hall entrance.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 115cm.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead from the main entrance on the Ground Floor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
    • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The tables are fixed.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The Ground Floor/Floor A, the Second Floor/Floor B and the Third Floor/Floor C can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour 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 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 79cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
  • The Ground Floor/Floor A, the Second Floor/Floor B and the Third Floor/Floor C can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the building on the Ground Floor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 60m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 141cm (width) x 290cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 110cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.