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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in December 2020.
• Posters have been placed around campus to help with social distancing and highlight any instructions or restrictions.
• 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) .

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include School of Psychology, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, PC cluster rooms and staff offices.
• Related link Pevensey II.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/pevensey-ii

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  • This building is linked to Pevensey II via the Bridge Cafe.

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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 on the North South Road.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
• There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 5m (10ft 9in x 16ft 4in).
• The nearest designated bay is 21m (23yd) from the North South Road entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 31m (34yd) from the North South Road 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.
• There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• The patron does have to cross a road.
• The road is not generally busy.
• The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
• The maximum height is 4.5m (14ft 9in).
• 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 (North South Road Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
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  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.

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Level Change (North South Road Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Level 0 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right as you face the lift entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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Level Change (Level 0 Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 11 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Lift Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, by the front entrance.
• There is 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 permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 0-1-1A-2.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you exit the main lift on level 0.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main lift.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is an additional staircase located towards the rear of the building that provides access between levels 1 and 2 (as shown in photograph 4).

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the lift entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels U-0-1-1A-2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 89cm (3ft 8in x 2ft 11in).
• There are 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 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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  • The lift is located within room 1/A1 on level 1A.
  • Access to the rest of level 1A is available upon exiting room 1/A1.

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Level Change (Level 2)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on level 2, next to the toilets.
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located by the main stairs.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• 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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Reception (School of Psychology Office)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • This office is located on level 2 of the building, opposite the main lift.

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Other Floors (Bridge Cafe)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 2-3.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the North South Road entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the North South Road entrance.
  • 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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  • These stairs lead to the Bridge Cafe on level 3, which links Pevensey I and II.
  • There is lift access to the Bridge Cafe from Pevensey II.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the level 2 toilet area.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the North South Road entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2, along to corridor leading from the North South Road entrance.
  • There is an additional accessible toilet also located on level 2, next to the School of Psychology Office (shown in photograph 2). This has a coat hook within 120cm of the floor.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard toilets on level 0.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are male and female standard toilets located on levels 0 and 2.
• There are shared standard toilets located on level 2.
• There are male standard toilets located on level 1.

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  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 2.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 24m from the north south road entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
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  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the male standard toilets on level 0.

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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.

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Emergency Egress

• To view the fire evacuation plan for Pevensey I Level 1 please click here
• To view the fire evacuation plan for Pevensey I Level 2 please click here.

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Deaf Messaging Service

• For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.