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D/L - Derwent College Block L - Annexe

Derwent College, University of York, Campus West, Zone 5, York, YO10 5DD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • Approach to the building is across uneven tarmac of the car park.
  • There are two external entrances into the building.
    The main entrance is at the front of the annexe accessed by either a slight slope or steps. There is a single automatic door followed by a set of manual doors.
  • The main entrance is signed as Derwent College D/L/001 - D/L/003, D/L/006 - D/L/008.
  • Both entrances access the ground floor of the building.
  • The rear entrance is accessed by a slight slope with an uneven slope on approach. The entrance has an automatic door.
    There is a single door linking the annexe to Lecture Theatre D/L/028 in the main area of Derwent College Block L.

Getting Around

  • There is step free access throughout the annexe.
  • The circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas in the annexe.
  • There is no signage in the building.
  • There are some manual doors in the annexe.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the annexe.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Derwent College Block L - Annexe main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bay directly in front of the Block M Department of Education entrance differs from the other two bays.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit 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.
    • There are 60 minute bays for deliveries and service vehicles only.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the annexe building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.