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A/TB - Seebohm Rowntree Building

University of York, Campus West, Zone 3, York, YO10 5NB

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Overview

  • About View
    • Seebohm Rowntree Building is a medium sized building with 3 floors. .
    • There is 1 main lift and 3 staircases within the building. .
    • The floors are signed as Ground, First and Second.
    • Step-free access to the first and second floors requires an authorised key card.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue shares a car park.
    • The name of the nearest car park is Car Park North 3.1.
    • The nearest train station is York Railway Station.
    • The first floor of Alcuin East Wing can be accessed step-free via a link on the first floor of Seebohm Rowntree Building.
    • This is the only step free access to the first floor of Alcuin East Wing.
  • Related Access Guides View

Getting Inside

  • There is a slope on approach to the main entrance which is slight. .
  • There are three entrances into the building all of which provide level access into the building via push pad automatic doors. .
  • The main entrance and the entrance to the rear of the building leading to the reception are signed as Health Sciences, Reception and Seebohm Rowntree Building.
    The entrance located to the rear of the building leading to The Kitchen at Alcuin is signed as The Kitchen at Alcuin, Health Sciences, Alcuin College Seebohm Rowntree Building.
  • The main entrance and the rear reception entrance both lead into the reception on the ground floor. .
  • The Kitchen at Alcuin entrance leads into the rear of the building on the ground floor next to The Kitchen at Alcuin.
  • There is a link from the Seebohm Rowntree Building into Alcuin East Wing on the first floor.
    The only step-free access into Alcuin East Wing's first floor is via this link.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors. .
  • There is a slight slope on the first floor to access rooms A/TB110 - A/TB/118 and A/TB/160 - A/TB/171.
  • The floors surfaces along all circulation routes are either carpeted or are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
    Some areas of carpeting are patterned. .
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted and overhead wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
    A map is provided in the reception area.
  • There are manual doors along some of the circulation routes. .
  • Step free access into Alcuin East Wing first floor is only available via this building. The route to access the Alcuin East Wing is via the lift and an authorised key card is neccessary. .

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first and second floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, first floor and second floor.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located in the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of A/EW/ Alcuin East Wing.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 420cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Car Park North 3.1)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 192m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a platform lift, slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and narrow walkways.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located just inside the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located next to the reception desk.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • A key card is needed in order to use the lift.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left on entrance.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a single manual door to access the lobby on the ground floor which a key card is needed to access.
    There are double doors to access stairwell on the first and second floors.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - A/TB/030 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the main entrance and lift.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.