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Fincham Building

University of Roehampton, Digby Stuart College, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a steep slope accessed from the level walkway between the Library and the Mary Seacole Health Innovation Centre.
  • There is a single entrance with automatic double doors located off the quadrangle between the Fincham Building and the rear of the Sir David Bell Building.
  • The entrance is signed 'Fincham'.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to the lower ground floor via platform lift.
  • There is only stepped access to the first floor upwards.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some on the ground floor having a patterned finish.
  • There are resting areas in the circulation area on the ground floor, with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided on the ground floor and the lower ground floor.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the lower ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
    • The female standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
    • The step-free shared squat toilet is located on the ground floor.
    • The female and male step-free standard toilets with bidet function are located on the lower ground floor.
    • The female ritual washing facility is located within the female standard toilet on the lower ground floor.
    • The male ritual washing facility is located on the lower ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between the Mary Seacole Health Innovation Centre and the Mandela Building.
    • Vehicular access to the Blue Badge parking bay from the entrance off Roehampton Lane is around the perimeter of the Southlands College campus, and via a vehicle barrier behind Shaw House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone only at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 95m from the Fincham Building entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the corner of the quadrangle between the Fincham Building and the rear of the Sir David Bell Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 92cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Lift (Ground Floor Stair Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the main stairwell on the ground floor.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground floor and the lower ground floor are accessed by this lift.
  • 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 225kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 99cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right after the main entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The lower ground floor to the third floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 4 steps with no handrail between the ground floor and the lower ground floor.
  • There is an alternative set of stairs to the left of the building for access between the first floor and the third floor.
  • There are further stairs between the second and third floors to the centre of the building.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear-right of the building on the lower ground floor, near teaching room Fi001.
    • The distance from the stair lift is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens automatically and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a push pad lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 178cm (width) x 258cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The toilet has a detachable shower head which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • There is a ritual washing facility within the cubicle.
    • The facility has a push button tap.
    • The tap cannot be reached from a seated position.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser for the facility which can be reached from a seated position.
    • The soap dispenser for the facility is 91cm from the floor and has a low colour contrast with the wall.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser for the facility which can be reached from a seated position.
    • The towel dispenser for the facility is 89cm from the floor and has a low colour contrast with the wall.