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CSE - Ian Wand Building

University of York, Campus East, Zone 8, York, YO10 5GH

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Ian Wand Building building is a large building with 3 floors.
    • There are 2 main lifts and 4 main staircases within the building.
    • The floors are signed as the Ground, First and Second floors.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • The nearest parking is located to the north of the building.
    • The nearest step-free train station is York Station.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There are two entrances into the building, a main entrance at the front of the building and a rear entrance both of which enter the building on the ground floor.
  • The main entrance has a single entrance that has a automatic door that opens towards you.
  • There is an alternative automatic revolving door next to the main entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed as both the Ian Wand Building and Computer Science.
  • The rear entrance is not signed.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • The rear entrance into the building has manual entrance, with a set of double manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Access between the left wing and the right wing of the building on both the first and second floors is via slight ramps.
  • There is level access to the left wing via the lift to the left of the building.
  • There is level access to the right right of the building by the lift to the right of the building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes in the right right of the building are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • Floor surfaces in the rest of the building are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are some manual doors along along some of the corridors.
  • Some doors along the corridors are automatic.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located throughout the building.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located throughout the building.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the male and female toilets towards the south of the building on the ground floor.

Campus Car Park 8.1

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Goodricke Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 630cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 250m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • Blue Badge bays are located next to the main part of the car park along Freboys Lane.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 80cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • There is an alternative automatic revolving door with a width of 110cm. .
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • 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 with armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • 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 weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and 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.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your right 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - CSE 021 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located The toilet surveyed is located towards the left of the building.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile and pictorial 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 155cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is 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 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 180cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.