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Introduction

• Derwent College Blocks J and L link (new tab) - click here.
• Derwent College Nucleus link (new tab) - click here.
• Utility Block (Derwent College) link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links (Ground Floor)

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for D/K/015 please click here (new tab)

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Useful Information

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Information Centre please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 322 222 (2222 from campus phone).
• To see more information on Security (open 24 hours) please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: For emergencies 01904 323 333 (3333 from campus phone) for general issues 01904 324 444 (4444 from campus phones).
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on University Library Services please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 323 838.
• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 324 785.
• Disability Services Office is located within Sally Baldwin Building Block B.
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 324 140.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01904 322 165.
• There are separate telephone numbers for different libraries.
  University Library 01904 323 838
  King's Manor Library 01904 323 969
  The libraries can provide different services upon request please contact them for additional information.
  Additional library accessibility information can be found here
  https://www.york.ac.uk/library/accessibility

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Getting Here (Zone 5)

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• By Road View
  • To reach the University, approach from the junction of the A64 and A1079 on the east of the city, from where the University is signposted.
  • The main car park in Zone 5 is the Car Park 5.1 (Stables) which has free parking for permit holders.
    Car Park 2.4 (Campus Central) in Zone 2 however is larger and serves as a nearer car park for much of Zone 5. This car park has pay and display parking.
    Additional Blue Badge bays are located outside Derwent College Blocks H, M and N as well as Heslington Hall.
    Parking is limited, and visitor parking is on a pay and display basis (see the campus map for locations). Parking costs £1 per hour or £6 per day and is free at weekends and between 6pm and 8am. You can pay using coins or with a mobile phone using Paysmarti.
• By Bus View
  • There are buses from the city centre and railway station approximately every 5 minutes during the day. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the campus.
    The UoY66 service runs from York railway station to Campus West and Campus East, via the city centre. The 66 bus leaves the station from stop RJ, the opposite side of the road from the station. This service runs every 7-8 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 10 minutes on a Sunday.
    The UoY66a service runs from Merchantgate in the city centre via Lawrence Street, Heslinton Hall (Campus West), Campus East and ending at York Sports Village. This service runs up to every 15 minutes on a Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on a Sunday.
    The UoY66x service is a morning direct bus which runs three trips at 7:30am, 8:00am and 8:20am from Monday to Friday (term time only) from York Train Station Direct to the University of York and York Sports Village.
    The ub.1 is a dedicated free shuttle bus service for travel around the main University campus during term-time. The UoY66 also provides free travel around Campus East and West.
    You can reach York by coach from many destinations around the country. National Express coaches stop at the railway station.
• By Train View
  • There is a frequent, fast train service to York on the main East Coast Line from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. There is also a direct service between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport.
    The University is a short bus or taxi ride direct from the railway station.
• Useful Links View
  • The University of York online Map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Express Coaches.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 6.1.
  • The car park is located to the south of the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering Buildings.
  • The car park is more than 200m from the building.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (6.1 (Campus South))

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the east of the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering buildings.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering buildings.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody and Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Zone 6 area.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Physics Electrical Engineering Entrance of the Exhibition Centre, Physics, Electronic Engineering Building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the west of the block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is level access to this entrance by crossing the grass from the east of the building.
  • There is a similar entrance to the east of the building with a width of 81cm as shown in photograph 4.
  • This entrance has level access when approaching from the left or access via 1 medium step directly in front of the entrance as shown in photograph 5.

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Outside Access (D/K/015 - D/K/020)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the east side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (D/K/023A and D/K/023B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the south end of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is an entrance nearby leading to D/K/026A and D/K/026B with a width of 66cm. A key is required with a keyhole at a height of 110cm. This can be seen in photograph 2.
  • There is also a nearby entrance that leads directly into the south stairwell shown in photograph 3.
  • There are barriers leading to all three of these entrances width a width 100cm as can be seen in photograph 4.

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Outside Access (Laundry)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the east side of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located at the base of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance nearby that leads directly into the middle staircase as shown in photograph 3.

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Entrance (Derwent College Block L)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the south of Derwent College Block L on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm (2ft 2in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located between the first and second entrance doors.
  • There is / are 12 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• Comments View
  • There are no handrails for the first four steps (photograph 3) and handrails on both sides for the last eight (photograph 4).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are 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 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 good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located just inside the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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 a similar staircase in the middle of the building and another to the south of the building.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of Block M.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to your right on entrance via the D/K/015 - D/K/020 entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the D/K/015 - D/K/020 entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (All Gender Standard Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the middle staircase.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Standard toilet D/K/127D is located to the south of the block on the first floor. This toilet is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the middle staircase.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Standard toilet D/K/127E is located to the south of the block on the first floor. The toilet is shown in photograph 3 and 4.