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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include laboratories, staff offices and teaching rooms.
• Related link BSMS Research.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/bsms-research
• Related link BSMS Teaching.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/bsms-teaching

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  • There is a link between the fourth floor of this building and the second floor of BSMS Research.

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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.

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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 at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
• There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.1m x 5.2m (13ft 5in x 17ft ).
• The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 58m (63yd) from the main entrance.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• The patron does have to cross a road.
• The road is not generally busy, however, this road is used for access for heavy delivery vehicles to the JMS stores so extra care should be taken.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.
• For further details on parking on campus please see the university website parking page.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of level 4.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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  • There is a sharp slope to enter/exit this entrance.
  • This entrance is card access only.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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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.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • 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 towards the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 19m (21yd) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 180cm (5ft 7in x 5ft 11in).
• 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is 45m (49yd) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of level 4.
  • There is level access to the 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 165cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 5in).
  • 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 94cm (3ft 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 towel dispenser is 114cm (3ft 9in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the building.
  • The female and male toilets are 45m (49yd) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Additional toilets are located on all other floors.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Entrance)

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Emergency Egress

• To view the Fire Evacuation Plan for John Maynard Smith - 2nd and 3rd Floors please click here (new tab).
• To view the Fire Evacuation Plan for John Maynard Smith - 4th and 5th Floors please click here (new tab).

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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.