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F - Central Hall

University of York, Campus West, Zone 2, York, YO10 5DD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Central Hall has one entrance - the main entrance, which provides step-free level access to the ground floor. There is one set of push-pad activated double automatic doors, followed by a set of double manual doors (which are permanently held open) at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as "Central Hall".
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the main foyer on the ground floor.
  • At ground floor level, the lift is located outside the building, on the opposite side of the covered walkway to the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of shiny uneven stone, shiny vinyl and low-pile carpet.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas, with a mixture of seating.
  • A limited amount of intermittent wall-mounted wayfinding and floor plan signage is provided in the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the far left of the main ground floor foyer as you enter the building through the main entrance, and on the second floor, to the left through the Rehearsal Room and then on the left beyond Dressing Room 5 as you exit the lift.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the main ground floor foyer via the building's main entrance, and on the second floor, to the left through the Rehearsal Room and then on the left beyond Dressing Room 5 as you exit the lift.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter the main ground floor foyer via the building's main entrance, and on the second floor, to the right through the Rehearsal Room and then on the right beyond Dressing Room 1 as you exit the lift.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations in the main foyer on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the second floor, to the left through the Rehearsal Room and then on the left beyond Dressing Room 5 as you exit the lift.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Central Car Park 2.4)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between Central Hall and University Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 474cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 172m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with 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.
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located in the centre of the building, on the side facing away from the lake.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 73cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 75cm.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located immediately to the right as you pass through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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: benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located outside the building, on the opposite side of the covered walkway to the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor (0, 1 and 2) 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 108cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 151cm (width) x 150cm (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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Main Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left and also to the right between the first and second sets of doors at the main entrance (there are two similar staircases).
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor (0, 1 and 2) 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 do not 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Main Foyer - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the far left of the main ground floor foyer as you enter the building through the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 17m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is 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 locking handle.
    • 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 152cm (width) x 297cm (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 83cm (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 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 112cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.