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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Engineering and the Environment - teaching rooms, labs and workshops and staff offices, Estates and Facilities and Boldrewood Cafe.

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  • Part of level 1 of this building is called the Building 176 Link, as it extends beyond the building towards Building 175.
  • There is no internal access to Building 175 from here, however, as it is not a University building.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Southampton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton Central (City Centre).

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Parking Information

• Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
• There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
• If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 523cm (9ft 10in x 17ft 2in).

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  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The route from the car park to the main entrance is via a loose chippings path with a moderate slope.
  • There is also a multi-storey car park located at the campus which can be seen in photograph 5.

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Level Change (Access from Burgess Road)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the side of the main entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Access from Burgess Road)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front of the building, in the corner just before the steps.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1 and 2.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • The lift gives access to the outside of the building, to the left of the main entrance as you face it, from Burgess Road.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
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  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.

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Outside Access (Out of Hours Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, next to the lift to access the main entrance from Burgess Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • It is used 06:00 - 08:00 and 18:00 - 23:00 Monday - Friday and 06:00 - 23:00 at weekends.
  • A swipe card is required to use this entrance during these times.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • There are turnstiles, 55cm (22in) and a gate 86cm (34in) located just past the reception desk, leading to the main part of the building.
  • A university card is required get past these security barriers, although the gate can also be opened by reception.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is a fixed hearing loop located in room 2013.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • Hearing loops are fitted in most teaching rooms.
  • The CLS Lecture Room at the far end of the Building 176 Link on level 1 has level access and does not contain fixed tables and chairs.
  • Photograph 1 shows Lecture Room 1107 in the Building 176 Link area, which is also accessible, as is teaching room 2013, next to the cafe (photograph 2).
  • The main corridor doors on level 1 are push pad operated automatic doors (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • Photograph 5 shows the Fluids Teaching Lab on level 1.
  • Photograph 6 shows the meeting room on level 5.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left, past the security barriers.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 270cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • There are two lifts available here.
  • The lift on the left as you face them is slightly smaller - 136 x 159cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 3in), with a door width of 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Both lifts contain hearing loops.

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Eating and Drinking (Boldrewood Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is sandwiches, hot and cold snacks.

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  • There are also computer terminals available at the rear on fixed tables 109cm (3ft 7in) high, although there is one at 74cm (2ft 5in) high.
  • Vending machines are also available in the cafe.

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Accessible Toilet (2079)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead from the security barriers, past the stairs and the male toilet.
  • There is an identical toilet in the same location on level 3 (photograph 2), and also on levels 4 (photograph 3 and (photograph 4).
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 213cm x 219cm (6ft 12in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • There is also an accessible toilet located on level 1, off the corridor leading to the out of hours entrance (photograph 4).
  • It has the transfer space on the right and the door opens outwards.
  • It also has a larger cubicle and contains an accessible shower.
  • This cubicle is accessed by the level 1 ramp.

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Accessible Toilet (1007)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the out of hours entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the out of hours entrance ramp.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 245cm (7ft 5in x 8ft).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The toilet has the transfer space on the right and the door opens outwards.
  • It also has a larger cubicle and contains an accessible shower.
  • This cubicle is accessed by the level 1 ramp.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the level 1 accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 42cm (1ft 5in).
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • The shower and toilet are accessed by the level 1 ramp.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on level 2, just past the cafe.
  • The female toilets are 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on level 2, straight ahead from the security barriers.
  • The male toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • These toilets contain cubicles with doors that open outwards and grab rails fitted.
  • There are identical toilets on all other levels, although the toilets on level 1 are accessed via the level 1 ramp.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located on level 1, at the top of the ramp, by the out of hours entrance.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • The shower is accessed from the lifts via the level 1 ramp.

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Accessible Toilet (Building 176 Link)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area, on the right of the open plan area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 380cm (4ft 11in x 12ft 6in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Shower (Building 176 Link)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 42cm (1ft 5in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Building 176 Link)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the far end of the toilet area, on the right of the open plan area.
  • The female and male toilets are 36m (39yd 1ft) from the lifts.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • These toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.

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Standard Shower (Building 176 Link)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the Building 176 Link toilet area.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The shower is accessed by a deep step.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.