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Overview

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• About View
  • The Piazza Building is a large building with three floors.
  • There is one main lift and three staircases.
  • The floors are signed as ground, first and second floors.
  • There is also some signage referring to the ground floor as 0.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is York Railway Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).
  • The name of the nearest campus car park to the building is Car Park 8.1.

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Getting Inside

• There is a level approach to the building.
• There are three entrances into the Piazza Building on the ground floor.
• All entrances have level access and have automatic doors.
• The main entrance has an alternative revolving door at the entrance.
• The main entrance is at the front of the building and has a single automatic door, the two other entrances are at the rear of the building and consist of sets of double automatic doors.
• The main entrance is signed as Piazza Building.
• The rear entrances are not signed.
• The main entrance provides level access into the main atrium / Foyer.
• One rear entrance enters the building near the lift and the other leads directly to the post room counter.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the left and right wings of the building on all floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • There are showers with adaptations in the toilets with adaptations located in the left wing of the building on all floors.
  • The position of the changing bench in the ground floor toilet with adaptations reduces the entrance width to the facilities to 70cm.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in all the standard toilets areas throughout the building.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the right wing on all floors.
  • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the building in the left wing.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the rear of the café in the right wing of the building on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the toilets with adaptations in the left wing of the building on all floors.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on PZA/103 (opens new tab).
• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on PZA/012 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Workshop (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/022 (Workshop Room) (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/106 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/106X - (PZA/106 and PZA/107 combined) (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/107 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/108 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/109 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/110 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/113 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/114 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/115 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/123 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/124 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/125 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/126 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/129 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/130 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/131 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/132 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/1 (205) (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/2 (206) (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/223 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/229 (opens new tab).
• Labs View
  • View information on PZA/226 (opens new tab).
  • View information on PZA/228 (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Piazza Restaurant (opens new tab).
• Other Areas View
  • View information on Post Room (opens new tab).
  • View information on BIM Suite (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of the building main entrance.
  • 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 250cm (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 main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.

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Campus Car Park 8.1

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Goodricke Lane.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of loose chippings and block paving.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 630cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 250m from main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Blue Badge bays are located next to the main part of the car park along Freboys Lane.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• 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 single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 94cm.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to your left on entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 124cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• The ground, first and second floors 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 weight limit for the lift is 900kg.
• 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 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (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 a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located towards the rear of the building.
• The ground, first and second floors 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 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Library@Piazza)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, desks, height adjustable desks and booths.
• Some chairs and tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• You can borrow laptops within the Library@Piazza.
• The laptops are in locker shelves between 65cm and 160cm from the floor.
• The laptop borrowing lockers were out of service at time of survey (April 2026).

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer - with Adapted Shower)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located towards the left of the building on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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 twist lock.
  • 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 215cm (width) x 256cm (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 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 86cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within the First Floor Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located in the toilet with adaptations located in the left wing of the building on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the building to the rear of the café on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 165cm (width) x 235cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 97cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 148cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located to the right of the building on the ground floor to the rear of the café.
• The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.