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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Department of Psychology, centre for Applied Autism Research and graduate commons.

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Getting Here

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• By Road
  • The University of Bath Main Campus is located in Claverton Down, on the east side of Bath.
  • There are 2 main car parks (East and West) for visitors and staff on the campus. Parking for students is extremely restricted. Students are able to apply for a permit to park on campus if they are a Blue Badge holder, live off campus and outside Bath, or if there are exceptional circumstances.
• By Bus
  • First Bus Service U1 and U2, and Wessex Star Services U18, X18, 17, U10, 20A and 20C all stop and the University Bus Terminus on Campus.
• By Train
  • The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, which is approximately 2 km from the campus. Bus Services U1, 17 and 18 can be used to access the campus from the station.
• Useful Links
  • For more details on getting to the campus, please see the University How To Find Us webpage.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Travelling By Bus webpage for more information on buses to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on Bath Spa station and trains to it.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 385 538.
• Email: disabilityadvice@bath.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 385538.
• Email: studentservices@bath.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383019.
• Email: admissions@bath.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383111.
• Email: accommodation@bath.ac.uk.

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Opening Times

• Monday 05:00 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 05:00 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 05:00 - 23:00.
• Thursday 05:00 - 23:00.
• Friday 05:00 - 23:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is West Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the side and rear of the building.
• Public Car Parks
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Comments
  • This entrance gives access to level one of the building.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments
  • There are double automatic doors with an opening of 168cm to the left of the accessible entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written, tactile and braille directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Fixed loops are located within the teaching/seminar rooms.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-M-1-2-3-4-5.
  • The stairs are located ahead on entering via the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right when entering via the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-M-1-2-3-4-5.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 140cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (2.45)

• 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 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 60cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (2.47)

• 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 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).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There are accessible toilets on every floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s)
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right on entering.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 17m from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail to the left of the seat and vertical one to the right.
  • There is sufficient standing space in the cubicle for ambulant disabled people.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.