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D/U - Utility Block - Derwent College

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

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Overview

  • About View
    • D/U - Utility Block - Derwent College is a very small building.
    • The building contains a laundry for Derwent College Accommodation.
    • There are no toilet facilities.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • There is a campus car park available.
    • The nearest parking is located off Innovation Way in front of the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories.
    • The nearest train station is York.

Getting Around

  • There is step free level access throughout D/U - Utility Block - Derwent College.

Getting Inside

  • There is level access on approach to venue from the Derwent College Block H Courtyard.
  • There is a steep slope on approach from Innovation Way.
  • There is a single entrance with a manual door which is accessed via a slight ramp.
  • The entrance is not signed.

Parking (4.5A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories and York Plasma Institute Laboratories.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 55m from the D/U - Utility Block entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • 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.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located next to Derwent Block H.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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 over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 150cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.

Room (Laundry)

  • The room is located directly inside the second entrance door to the building.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a laundry card top up machine with a reader at a height of 102cm.
    The washing machine controls are between 96cm and 108cm in height.