Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in December 2020.
- Wherever external queuing is necessary, 2m floor markings have been implemented.
- Student ambassadors are employed to guide people around campus and assist with queue management.
- Hand sanitisers are available at the main entrances and exit points of all buildings, along with main foot flow areas.
- All meeting rooms and social spaces have maximum occupancy on the doors.
- Classrooms and lecture theatres have been timetabled with maximum occupancies considered.
- One way systems have been implemented in most buildings where 2m separation in the corridor cannot be maintained.
- There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
- Screens have been added at receptions/ all customer facing services and in some computer clusters.
- Alternate sinks in toilets are out of action to maintain social distancing.
- Social distancing signage has installed for toilet facilities.
- Face coverings are to be worn in buildings.
- Track and Trace barcodes are located at every building entrance.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
- Additional information about the measures in place for Covid-19 can be found here (new tab)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Lecture Theatres A1 and A2.
- Related link Arts A.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/arts-a
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- The nearest mainline station is Falmer.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- This car park is only for permit holders and Blue Badge holders only.
- There are no parking charges for permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is outside Chichester I.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 73m (80yd) from the rear entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 85m (93yd) from the rear 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- These designated bays are not marked, and are normally allocated to specific vehicles.
- For further details on parking on campus please see the university website parking page.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite Falmer House.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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- The automatic doors are push pad and open towards you.
- This entrance gives access to the front of both lecture theatres.
Level Change (Front Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite Arts A.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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Comments
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- The automatic doors are push pad and open towards you.
- This entrance gives access to the rear of both lecture theatres.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance, leading down from Arts A.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned.
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 are hearing loops available in Lecture Theatres A1 and A2.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
Level Change
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located between the two lecture theatres.
- There is / are 11 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- These steps link the 2 entrances to this building.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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- The nearest adapted toilet is located in Arts A.
- Please see the separate guide for Arts A for more details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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- The nearest standard toilets are located in Arts A.
- Please see the separate guide for Arts A for more details.
Additional Info
- Staff do not 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.
Deaf Messaging Service
- For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.