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HW0.26 - Sport Exercise

Health and Wellbeing Building, University of Suffolk, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ

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Location of Room(s)

Teaching/Seminar Room(s)

  • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
  • The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is level access into the room from the rear right of the building (photograph 1).
    There is a stepped / ramped entrance into the room from the rear left of the building (photograph 2).
    The ramp is slight with handrails on either side and a width of 122cm (photograph 3).
    There is also a set of four clearly marked steps with handrails on either side and a height of 17cm (photograph 4).
    Gym equipment and cable hatches may serve as trip hazards in the room.
    There is a changing room for the gym located within the room.
    Access into Wet Lab HW0.25 and Office HW0.24 are located to the rear of the room.
    Height adjustable benches / tables can be provided on request.

HW.026 Sports Exercise

  • There is step-free access to the room.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The room is not staffed.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • In this area there are tables available.
  • Background music is not played.
  • The flooring in the room consists of vinyl and laminate.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the table is 70cm.
  • There is a height adjustable speaker's desk.

Standard Changing Room

  • Location and Access View
    • The standard changing room was out of use at the time of the survey.
    • This standard changing room is located within the HW0.26 Sport Exercise Gym.
    • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
    • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • This is an interchangeable between male and female changing room.
    • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is seating available within the changing room.
    • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
    • There are no lockers within the changing room.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.

Lab(s) (0.25 - Wet Lab)

  • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
  • The corridor outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • HW0.25 - Wet Lab is located within HW0.26 Sport Exercise.