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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a large lecture theatre and two smaller lecture theatres.
    There are also laboratories within the Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level 3.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on Level 3.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on Level 3.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University of Bath is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
    From the M4 Junction 18, take the A46 towards Bath for 10km.
    At the junction with the A4 turn right onto London Road West (A4) and follow the road for 2km to the junction with Cleveland Place.
    Take the left hand lane (signed for through traffic) across the bridge and straight ahead onto Bathwick Street (A36), after 750m bear right at the junction with the Warminster road and continue up the hill to the roundabout.
    Take the first turning up Bathwick Hill which is signposted University of Bath and American Museum.
    At the top of the hill keep straight ahead onto Claverton Down Road.
    The clearly marked turning is 50m on the left.
    There is a one-way system in operation on the campus.
  • There is permit parking available in East and West Car Parks, as well as various other car parks around the campus.
    Pay and Display parking is available in the East car park extension, South car park PA and car park PG to the side of the Sports Training Village.
  • For more information on campus car parks please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • Bath Unibus, operated by First Buses, has two routes U1 and U2.
    The buses drop off at Arrivals Square in the centre of the campus.
    Bath Unibus Service U1 runs between the University of Bath, the City Centre and Oldfield Park, and runs 24/7.
    A reduced frequency U1 service runs during the university holidays.
    Bath Unibus Service U2 runs between the University and Oldfield Park during the university term time.
  • For more information on the Bath Unibus services to the university please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
  • Bath Spa Station is located in the centre of the city, approximately 1.5 miles west of the campus.
    Bath Unibus Service U1 can be taken from the station to the campus.
    There are frequent train services from London, Bristol, the southwest and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway Station.
  • For more information on trains to Bath Spa please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Bath Spa Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Travel Advice page on the university web site for more information on getting to Bath and the Campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Campus Car Parks AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• The Disability Service provides study related advice and support for applicants, current students and staff regarding a range of disabilities.
  They are based at 4 West.
• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Support are the first point of contact for a range of information and support services.
  They are based in The Roper Centre, 4 West, and the helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team are responsible for undergraduate recruitment, admissions and outreach.
  They also support the faculties, school and Doctoral College with postgraduate recruitment.
  The Admissions Office where the team are based is located on Level 2 of Wessex House.
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 019.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Accommodation manages university accommodation for students on campus and in the city centre.
  They also advise students and landlords about private renting.
  They are located in the West Accommodation Centre in Polden.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• Use this map to find accessible parking spaces and routes on the Claverton Down campus.
• To see more information on Campus Accessibility Map please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located outside entrance for restricted access.
  • 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 1 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 265cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance to restricted areas.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• 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 West Car Park PW.
  • The car park is located adjacent to building 10 West.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located opposite the building on Quarry Road.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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Site/Campus Car Park (West Car Park PW)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Quarry Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are West 8 and West 10.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply to visitors only.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the 8 West building entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are no on-site payment machines, payment if required is by phone app only.

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Outside Access (Lecture Theatres - Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of building 3 West North.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '3 West North Lecture Theatres'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 71cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 77cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Lecture Theatres - Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of building 3 West North.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '3 West North Lecture Theatres'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 83cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 500cm.

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Outside Access (Restricted Areas - Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to restricted laboratories.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '3 West North Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 190cm.
  • The width of the wider bollards is 240cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the flooring.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left of the lecture theatre entrance rear.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the lecture theatre entrance rear.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right of the Lecture Theatres - West entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Lecture Theatres - West entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Level 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 650Kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 147cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 3 - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 3 of building 3 West North.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Level 3 lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 240cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary 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.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on Level 3 of building 3 West North.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the Level 3 lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on Level 3 of building 3 West North.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Level 3 lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.