Access Guide
Introduction
- This route plan explains the most accessible route to the Edward Jenner Building Level 2 from the Edward Jenner Building main entrance if the lift in the Edward Jenner Building was out of service.
- The route comprises a distance of approximately 210m with slight slopes along the route. The route requires access via the Robert Boyle Building and Dorothy Hodgkin Building and use of the shared lift.
- Dorothy Hodgkin Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Edward Jenner Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Robert Boyle Building link (new tab) - click here.
Outside Access (Block AX Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Edward Jenner Building Main Entrance (Block AX) to Robert Boyle Building Main Entrance (Block AZ)
- Turn right from the Edward Jenner Main Entrance and follow the pavement on a downhill slope with uneven surfaces.
- Go past the Joseph Lister Building on your right hand side.
- Cross the road where there are dropped kerbs and tactile paving as shown in photograph 4.
- Turn left and follow the pavement on a slight uphill slope.
- There are poles for road signs set into the pavement.
- Cross the road at the Lakeside Car Park entrance where there are dropped kerbs and tactile paving as shown in photographs 9 and 10.
- Continue along the pavement. There is a bus shelter on your right hand side.
- Cross the road at the next crossing where there are dropped kerbs and tactile paving as shown in photograph 15.
- The Robert Boyle Main Entrance is to your left.
Outside Access (Front Entrance to Block AZ-AY Shared Staircase)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance and on the right.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- 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 both sides.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Robert Boyle Building Main Entrance to Shared Lift
- Once inside the Robert Boyle Building, turn left through the single (with a locked leaf) automatic door (opens away from you).
- The width of the door is 89cm.
- The height of the card reader is 110cm as shown in photograph 2.
- Proceed ahead through the next single (with a locked leaf) automatic door (opens away from you) into the Dorothy Hodgkin Building.
- The width of the door is 87cm.
- The height of the push button is 100cm as shown in photograph 4.
- The shared lift is on your left hand side.
- Take the lift to Level 2.
Lift (Block AY and AZ Shared Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located between Blocks AY and AZ, next to the shared stairs and just beyond the Front Entrance to Block AY and AZ Shared Staircase.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Front Entrance to Block AY and AZ Shared Staircase and Lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 240cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
- There are not 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 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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Comments
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- There is wall mounted information board stating what is on each floor but on the ground floor only.
Shared Lift to Edward Jenner Building Level 2
- As you exit the lift, turn right and go through the door on the left hand side.
- The door is single (locked leaf) as shown in photograph 2.
- The door is heavy.
- The door open towards you (pull).
- The width of the door is 83cm.
- The height of the card swipe is 130cm as shown in photograph 3.
- Follow the corridor ahead and then take the first right.
- Continue along the corridor.
- The door is single (locked leaf) and opens away from you (push) as shown in photograph 8.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the door is 84cm.
- Continue along the corridor until you reach the end.
- Turn left and proceed along the corridor.
- At the end of the corridor, turn left and then right as shown in photographs 13, 14 and 15.
- The door is single (locked leaf) and opens away from you (push).
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the door is 88cm.
- The height of the exit button is 124cm as shown in photograph 17.
- Continue past the staircase and through the door into the Edward Jenner Building.
- The door is single (locked leaf) and opens towards you (pull).
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the door is 87cm.
- The height of the card swipe is 138cm as shown in photograph 19.
- Turn left and then right and you are on Level 2 of the Edward Jenner Building.