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Derby Hall Matlock House

University of Nottingham, University Park Campus, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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Overview

  • About View
    • Matlock House (M block) is located within the Derby Halls.
    • It consists of one building.
    • Matlock Hall consists of one large L shaped building.
    • It has 3 floors.
    • There are approximately 100 bedrooms in Matlock House.
    • There are no rooms with adaptations.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms.
    • Shared bathrooms have standard shower facilities.
    • Standard shower faciilties have stepped cubicles.
    • The communal facility types for this accommodation available include; a kitchen.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is stepped.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the only entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the landing between the ground and first floor.
  • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: All accommodation and communal facilities.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of Derby Hall.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 150m from Matlock House entrance.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for students and visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • Blue Badge Holders – parking is free for blue badge holders that are staff, students or invited guests.
    • Visiting Blue Badge holders are required to pay to park.
    • Parking charges now apply 24/7 at all University of Nottingham car parks, managed by fixed point automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
    • Visitors are advised to ensure they have a valid parking session if parking on campus, such as:
    • - A permit to park (for staff, associates and some student groups). Please note all permits are now virtual;
    • - A parking ticket purchased through Ring Go or one of the onsite parking machines;
    • - A department issued day voucher; or
    • - An event specific parking registration.
    • There is a 60 minute grace period for vehicles to make their parking arrangements and to support drop off/pickups on campus.
    • The parking website address is: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/estates/security/car-parking-2026.aspx.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 10cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • There are 8 steps as you enter.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Communal Facilities (Kitchenette)

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located off the main corridor on each floor.
    • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 72cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
    • A lowered work surface is available.
    • The lowered surface does not have a knee recess.
    • The lowered work surface is 57cm from the floor.
    • Under counter cupboards are available.
    • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
    • A lowered sink is not available.
    • The sink has lever taps.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
    • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located in washrooms on all floors.
  • The distance from the landing entrance, on each floor is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has stepped access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • Access View
    • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on each floor in the building.
    • The distance from the landing entrance, on each floor is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a 25cm step to access the shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is also a coat hook available.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.