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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the college reception, post room, a classroom and computer room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a Nisa Shop and cash point.

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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 7)

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• By Road View
  • Take the A64 to York
    Then take the A19 exit towards York (Centre)/Selby
    At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A19
    Turn right onto Heslington Lane
    At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Heslington Lane
    Turn right onto Holmefield Lane
    Holmefield Lane turns left and becomes Garrowby Way
    The destination is on the left.
  • There is Blue Badge and standard parking available in Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court) for University Parking Permit Holders.
    There is also parking available in 60 minute standard parking bays in the Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court).
• By Bus View
  • There is a University Bus that stops in front of the Halifax College Reception Building.
    The UB1 Campus shuttle operates between here and the other campuses.
    The bus is operated by First Group.
• By Train View
  • York Train station is located approximately 3.5km from the building.
    The station has step free access.
    Taxis are available to take you to the venue.
• Useful Links View
  • York Train Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • First Group Buses.
  • 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 site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court).
  • The car park is located on Garrowby Way.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is standard parking in unmarked bays available further along Garrowby Way for permit holders.

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Site/Campus Car Park (7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court))

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located Garrowby Way.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Halifax College Reception.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 500cm (11ft 12in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• 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 entrance.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the road.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Halifax College Reception main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are a number of 1 hour standard parking spaces in the car park for non permit holders (as shown in photograph 4).
  • Parking Permits are available from Dalham Farm located on Newton Way, just off Heslington Lane, approximately 500m from the Campus.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

• The main reception is located on the left as you enter the main entrance.
• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a small seating area close to the reception.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written 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 varied.
  • This building does not play background music.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located ahead on your left as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Computer Room(s) (H/MB/PC ROOM)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is no speakers area, this is a computer room for students to use.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • The building does not have a lift and the computer room is located on the first floor.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Class Room H/MB/103)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 70cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• This room is a centrally bookable space.

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• Comments View
  • The classroom is located on the first floor, ahead and to the right as you exit the stairs.
  • There is no lift in this building.

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Post Room

• There is level access to the post room on the ground floor to the right as you enter the main entrance.
• The door is 76cm wide and opens away from you.
• The door is heavy.
• The door is accessed by a card slot that is 120cm high.
• There is room to manoeuvre within the room.
• The post counter is 72cm high.
• There is a laundry card machine within the room, the payment slots are 130cm high.

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Nisa Shop and Cash Point

• There is a Nisa local store located to the rear of the Reception Building with level access from the car park.
• There is a Cash Point just beyond the Nisa Store.
• The height of the card slot on the cash point is 115cm.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, ahead on the left as you enter.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor to either side of the main corridor..

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the class room on the first floor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The shower is located within the classroom on the first floor.
  • The door is heavy and opens away from you.
  • The door is 77cm wide.
  • There is a steep step into the shower.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead on the left as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 205cm (5ft x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 108cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 111cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 124cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor to the right as you exit the stairs.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • 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 moderate to good.