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Institute of Marine Sciences - Building B

Ferry Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9LY

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include communal spaces and offices.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is Ferry Road.
    • The car park is located the other side of the road opposite the venue.
    • The car park surface is rough mud, gravel and sand. Access to the venue may require assistance due to uneven surfaces/standing water.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located right from the vehicle entrance, between buildings C and D.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are building D.
    • 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 not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is level access to the car park from the campus buildings.
  • Comments View
    • The site car park is inside a fenced compound.
    • There is a vehicle entrance and a pedestrian entrance, shown in the photographs.
    • The pedestrian entrance is to the left of the vehicle entrance.
    • The vehicle entrance is key fob operated.
    • The pedestrian entrance is key card operated.
    • The photographs show the vehicle entrance key card control post.
    • The key card panel for the pedestrian entrance is on the right hand side of the pedestrian gate.
    • The gate control panels for vehicles and pedestrians have a call button to alert staff inside.
    • There are also key card operated controls to exit the car park.
    • The vehicle exit is automatic, and should be approached slowly.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right rear of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • 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 card reader/lock is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp is 118cm (3ft 10in).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There are no 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located directly ahead from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are staff offices.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor in Building C (Aquatic Centre).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in building S7.

Standard Toilet(s) (Building S7)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located in a standalone block in building S7, opposite building C.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
    • There is a medium height step to enter the standard toilets.