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COVID-19 Information (University of Southampton)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Chemistry Teaching Laboratories, Electrochemistry, the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre, Chemistry Lecture Theatres and Rooms, staff offices.
• Related link Chemistry Building 27.
• Http://www.disabledgo.info/Education/AccessGuide.asp?VenueID=215033&TownID=2067
• Related link Chemistry Building 30.
• Http://www.disabledgo.info/Education/AccessGuide.asp?VenueID=215034&TownID=2067

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  • Buildings 27 and 29 are linked and are both Chemistry buildings.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Highfield Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• 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 not have its own car park.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 550cm (7ft 7in x 18ft 1in).
• On street Blue Badge parking is located across the road just above the venue, outside Building 35.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 275cm x 620cm (9ft x 20ft 4in).
• Standard marked parking bays are located opposite the venue across the road.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • There is also a University car park for Permit Holders located to the side of the building (shown in photograph 2).

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Outside Access (Building 29 Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in) wide.

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Building 29 Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of the main entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope 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 or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the right of the main entrance as you face it.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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  • There are step free access links to building 27 from both levels 1 and 2.
  • Photographs 3-5 show the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre, located on level 3.
  • Photograph 6 shows the Chemistry Common Room on level 2.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • 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 of the main entrance to Building 29 as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
• The lift is 9m (9yd 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 180cm x 108cm (5ft 11in x 3ft 7in).
• 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • An additional lift accessing the same floors is found in the stairwell at the other end of the building.
  • This was out of service at the time of review.

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Main Chemistry Lecture Theatre

• This lecture theatre is located on level 1, just inside the main entrance.
• There is no step free access to any seating.
• All tiered seating is accessed by medium, marked steps with no handrails.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located on level 3, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
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  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 200cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 7in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 61cm (2ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency 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 coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are not mirrors.
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • This toilet contains a baby change table, 80cm (2ft 7in) high when extended.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on level 2.
  • The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are additional standard female toilets located on levels 3, 4 and 6.
  • There are additional standard male toilets located on levels 4 and 5.
  • The toilets on level 5 contain a cubicle with grab rails fitted and a door that opens outwards (photograph 3).

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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 Text Relay aware.