Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include :
Ground Floor - Learning Resource Centre, sound studios, performing arts studios and Footlights
1st Floor - Science, sound engineering, Estates, Human Resources
2nd Floor - Computer & Business management
3rd Floor - Hospitality & Tourism, Spirals hairdressing
4th Floor Health & Social Care and Wessex Restaurant. - Related link Aspire Hair & Beauty Salon - Block B.
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Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Salisbury campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Salisbury.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is St Marys Car Park.
- The car park is located near to the Craft Centre, Wylye Building and the Avon Building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Churchill Gardens .
- The car park is located along Southampton Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the Craft Centre and block B.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right of the Craft Centre.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Craft Centre, Wylye Building and the Avon Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- 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 370cm x 527cm (12ft 2in x 17ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge 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.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Craft Centre.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Craft Centre.
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Craft Centre main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Block B)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located to the right side of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor and on the fourth 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.
- There is a similar staircase at the rear of the building which can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
Lift (Lower Floors)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right as you enter Block B.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1,2,3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 133cm x 98cm (4ft 4in x 3ft 3in).
- There are not 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not 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 low to moderate.
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Comments
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- The lift on the right is no longer in use.
Lift (Top Floors)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right as you enter Block B.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-3-4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 130cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
- There are not 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 enhancement system.
- The lift does not 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- A key is needed to access the lift.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the staircase.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 38m (41yd 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 good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 196cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 108cm (3ft 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 no dropdown rail.
- 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.
- There is 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 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 98cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 poor.
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Comments
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- The dropdown rail was broken off at the time of surveying.
- There is an overhead electric hoist that covers all areas.
- There is a similar accessible toilet opposite this one which can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, along the corridor from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 196cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 120cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush 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 poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is 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).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 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 98cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 poor.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible toilet opposite this one which was out of service at the time of the survey.
Changing Places (Fourth Floor)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located on the fourth floor.
- The facility is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of estates.
- The dimensions of the facility are 230cm x 265cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 8in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 167cm (5ft 6in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Accessible Shower
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- Accessible shower facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the third floor and the fourth floor.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, off the corridor next to the stairs.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Entrance (Ground Floor Entrance to Block C)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of block B.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the block B main entrance and this entrance.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
Entrance (Ground Floor Entrance to Block A)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of Block B.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
Entrance (First Floor Entrance to Block A)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Block B.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the lift and this entrance.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond both sets of doors.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- The second slope is steep.
Entrance (Second Floor Entrance to Block A)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of Block B.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the lift and this entrance.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 137cm (4ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).