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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Refectory, the Student Union Office, admissions, staff offices, meeting rooms and teaching rooms, access to the Luxborough Building, Library and Student Centre and the Chiltern Building.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Marylebone Hall.
• Related link 35 Marylebone Road Refectory.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/35-marylebone-road-refectory
• Related link Luxborough Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/luxborough-building
• Related link Chiltern Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/chiltern-building

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• Comments View
  • This campus is made up of 3 buildings; Marylebone Building, Chiltern Building and Luxborough Building, all linked internally.
  • There is 24/7 access through the building for students living in Marylebone Hall.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Marylebone campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Marylebone.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Baker Street.

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Opening Times (Staff and Blue Badge Parking)

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left side of the Marylebone Building, off Luxborough Street.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
  • 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 concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 240cm (7ft 10in).
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the car park is from Luxborough Street, to the east of the building.
  • Security staff control the barrier at the entrance to the car park.
  • The height of the security window is 112cm.
  • There are a very small number of standard parking bays. These are generally used for deliveries or tradespeople needing to bring equipment to site.
  • There is no on-site standard parking for students or visitors.
  • Marylebone Road is a very busy red route where stopping is not permitted.

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Outside Access (P1/B1 Entrance from Blue Badge Parking)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the underground car park, opposite the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Floor B1 of the Marylebone Building.
  • The card reader is to the left of the entrance, on the slope of the ramp.
  • Lift B to access all floors is immediately to the right after this entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Disabled Access Only)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • There are 2 similar sets of doors for disabled access only.
  • These doors are located on either side of the main entrance doors and are push-pad activated.
  • The height of the push-pad on entry or exit is 80cm as shown in image 4.

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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 to the left of the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• 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.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• 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 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 both sides.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• Main Reception is located immediately to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main 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 moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• 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 View
  • There are security barriers, which are between 53cm-101cm wide, next to the reception desk.
  • There is one barrier, next to the lowered section of the reception desk, which is for disabled access only.
  • This barrier is 101cm in width and is controlled remotely by the reception staff.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Images 1-3 show the main corridors on the ground floor and level P1/B1 of the building.
  • Image 4 shows the Student Union reception on the ground floor.
  • Image 5 shows the Student Centre on the ground floor.
  • Images 6-8 show the seating areas on the ground floor.

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Level Change (Access to the Luxborough Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the ground floor of the building to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• 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 to the right of the ramp.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 both sides.

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Lift (Lift A)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the ground floor, along the left corridor past the Students' Union Office.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 83cm (5ft 9in x 2ft 9in).
• 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Access to Floor 6 is via Lift B or the stairs.

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Lift (Lift B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B3, B2, B1, G, 1, 2, 3 , 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 135cm (5ft 11in x 4ft 5in).
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The floor labelling in the lift says P3, P2 and P1 however, the signage refers to the floors as B3, B2 and B1.

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Lift (Lift C)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located towards the front right of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 192cm x 105cm (6ft 4in x 3ft 5in).
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • Access to Floor 6 is via Lift B or the stairs.

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Other Floors (Stairwell F)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are P3(B3), P2(B2), P1(B1), G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building, ahead from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double 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 a landing.
  • There are similar staircases near to all the lifts. Stair B, next to Lift B, accesses the floors from the ground floor upwards only (G,1,2,3,4,5,6).
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Rooms on level 6 near lifts A and C.
• Comments View
  • These rooms can be reached using Lift B to level 6, and then passing through other teaching rooms to reach the stairwells at either end of the building.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 57m (62yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the far right side of the Marylebone Building on the ground floor, near Lift C.
  • There are other accessible toilets (with the transfer spaces on varying sides) throughout this building and in the Chiltern Building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 219cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level P1/B1 - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Lift B on level P1/B1.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the level P1/B1 corridor, on the opposite end from Lift B and the entrance from the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 236cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 9in).
  • There is not 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 79cm (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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible toilet facilities available on level P3/B3, and floors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the Marylebone Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level P1/B1 of the Marylebone Building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Lift B.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, to the front right hand corner of the building, near Lift C.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard male and female toilet facilities available on level P3/B3.
  • There are additional gender neutral toilet facilities available on floors 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the Marylebone Building.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.