Access Guide
Introduction
- LG - Rooms DLG01 - DLG04 G - Stuart Hall Library (Iniva), Student Print Services, Rooms DG01-DG08 L1 - Centre for Circular Design, INIVA, TrAIN, MA Curating and Collections, Rooms D101-D120.
- L2 - Academic Registry and Admissions, International and Finance Offices, Marketing and Communications, Rooms D201-D223 L3 - Research, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Rooms D301-D319.
- University of the Arts London (UAL) link (new tab) - click here.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on Levels 1 and 3.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on Levels 1, 2, 3 and within the Stuart Hall Library.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Chelsea College of Arts is located on John Islip Street, just off Vauxhall Bridge Road in Chelsea, Central London.
- There is no parking available on the College site. There is limited metered car parking in streets alongside the college on Atterbury Street and John Islip Street. There is limited Blue Badge bays on Atterbury Street, opposite the College Main Entrance. Metered parking applies Monday - Friday 8.30 - 18.30 (pay and display, with 2 hours maximum) Parking is free from 18.30 onwards and on weekends and bank holidays. Chelsea is situated within London's Congestion Charge Zone. There are bike racks located by the Main Atterbury Street Entrance to the college.
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By Bus
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- There are several bus stops within 150m (164yds) of the Chelsea College of Art. The nearest bus stop to the Chelsea College of Art are located on John Islip Street. This bus stop is served by the C10 and bus route 88.
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By Train
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- The nearest train stations to the Chelsea College of Art are Vauxhall and Victoria. Vauxhall Station is approximately 1km via the Vauxhall Bridge Road. This station is operated by the South Western Railway. Victoria Station is approximately 1.5km from the College. This station is operated by the South Eastern, Southern and Gatwick Express.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station to the Chelsea College of Arts is the Pimlico Underground Station. Pimlico Underground is approximately 360m via Vauxhall Bridge Road and is operated by the Victoria Line.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on bus, train and underground stations, services and ticketing in and around London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Travel, services and ticketing.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on planning journeys by bike in London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab)
- To see more information on Student Advice Service please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 020 7514 6900.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 020 7514 6156.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Admissions and Enrolment Enquiries please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 020 7514 1852.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 020 7514 6240.
- Email: [email protected]
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 217cm x 500cm (7ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Atterbury Street directly opposite the Main Entrance to the College.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a maximum stay of 4 hours for Blue Badge holders in the bays along Atterbury Street.
- There are a small strip of Register and Pay standard parking on Atterbury Street.
- Signs are located along Atterbury Street which outline payment charges and applicable times.
Outside Access (John Islip Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off John Islip Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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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.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Rootstein Hopkins Parade - Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground.
- 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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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.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are lockers located on the right side of the building as you enter.
- Access to the Iniva Library can also be obtained from this entrance through the door ahead.
- The Chelsea Print Services is located on the right as you enter and before the lift.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the lift on the third floor.
- Photograph 7 shows the ramp.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, L1, L2 and L3.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter the main entrance doors.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- There are two sets of stairs, one is located through the doors to your immediate right when you enter through the main entrance and the other to your immediate left. There is a third staircase which provides access from lower ground to ground. The steps are deep and have a handrail on both sides. Lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate (photographs 4 and 5).
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, L1, L2 and L3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 208cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
- 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 has a hearing enhancement 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 good.
Library (Iniva - Stuart Hall Library)
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
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Comments
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- Iniva Library is open to the public and offers a specialist reference collection on the history of contemporary visual art and culture.
- It is located within Block D, however it is separate from Chelsea College of Arts.
- A standard toilet is located at the rear of the library.
Reception (Iniva - Stuart Hall Library)
- The Iniva - Stuart Hall Library is located in Block D of the Chelsea School of Arts.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the John Islip Street Entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The Library is open every Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 5pm and on Saturdays 10am - 4pm.
Standard Shower (Level 2)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located ahead as you exit the lift on level 2.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is 1 deep step leading into the shower.
- The height of the step is 22cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you exit the lift on level 1.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 204cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 114cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- 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).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Right Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you exit the lift on level 3 and opposite the kitchen.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 222cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 115cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- 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 flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located to the left and right as you exit the lift on level 2.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 72cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are additional shared toilets on level 1 and level 3 to the right and left as you exit the lift. There are additional shared toilets located within the Stuart Hall Library.