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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Engineering Library, Lecture Theatres 0 and 6, Common Rooms, Work Rooms, Workshops, a Café, Laboratories and offices.
• There are links into the James Dyson Building on the ground, office, first, second and third floors.
• There are links into the Inglis Building on the first floor.
• Department of Engineering (James Dyson Building) link (new tab) - click here.
• Department of Engineering (Inglis & Inglis A Building) link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Trumpington Street A1134 is located to the south of the Cambridge City Centre. It can be reached from the A10 via Hauxton Road and the High Street.
  • There is free motorcycle parking located on Trumpington Street.
• By Bus View
  • There are bus stop located along Trumpington Street for the Fitzwilliam Museum which serve the U Universal bus. There is also a bus stops along The Fen Causeway A1134 for Leys School which serves routes 18 and 75.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge train station is approximately 0.9 miles or an 18 minute walk from the Trumpington Street Buildings.
• Useful Links View
  • For Coach and Bus information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Travel Line Bus information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Resource Centre is located in Student Services Centre on Bene't Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT.
• To see more information on Student Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 746 999.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Museums please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Cambridge Libraries please click here (opens new tab).
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• Telephone Number: 01223 338 099.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation service is located within Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QJ. It is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 12:45pm and 2pm - 4:45pm.

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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 and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Baker Building / James Dyson Centre Parking.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is additional standard parking for this site located to right and rear of the Inglis Building.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Baker Building and James Dyson Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by 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 Baker Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Baker Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Baker Building.

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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.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The doors are opened by a swipe card at a height of 95cm.

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Outside Access (Rear Courtyard Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building off the courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Lift (North Wing (Entrance))

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of north wing.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LT, B, Road, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 750kg.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 127cm x 143cm (4ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
• 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 has 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • The lifts road floor accesses the road located to the rear of the building and as such can be used as an external entrance. This can be seen in photograph 2.
  • There is a slight slope with no handrails to access the lift as can be seen in photograph 3.

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Outside Access (Baker Central Wing)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • This is the only way to access the ground floor of the central wing of the building step free.

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Outside Access (South Wing Staircase)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the south wing off the access road.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The entrance leads into the south wing rear staircase between the ground and basement floor. The nine deep steps from the entrance to the basement can be seen in photograph 3.
  • Eleven of the fourteen steps from the entrance to the ground floor can be seen in photograph 4.

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Lift (South Wing (Entrance Lift))

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the access road at the rear of the south wing.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, Road Level, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 3750kg.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 260cm x 245cm (8ft 6in x 8ft).
• 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 enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not 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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• Comments View
  • There is a small slope to access the lift on the road. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Entrance (James Dyson Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the link - ground floor of the James Dyson Building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors which are double, open towards you, with a width of 110cm. This can be seen in photograph 3.
  • There is a fourth set of doors to access the ground floor of the wing which consists of a single heavy door with a width of 86cm. This can be seen in photograph 4.
  • This entrance provides the access into rooms 10, 11 and 12. Step free access to these rooms is available via the south wing lift.

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Entrance (James Dyson First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the James Dyson Building Link - First Floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances located on the office, second and third Link Floor of the James Dyson Building.
  • The second floor link can be seen in photograph 2 and the third floor link in photograph 3.

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Entrance (Inglis First Floor South Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the Inglis Building on the first floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is no step free access to reach this area of the first floor from within the Inglis Building.

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Lift (Inglis / Baker Building Entrance Lift First Floor South Wing)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located towards the rear south of the Baker Building and the front south of the Inglis Building on the first floor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Inglis Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 140cm (3ft 3in 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement 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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• Comments View
  • There is no step free access to reach this area of the first floor from within the Inglis Building.

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Entrance (Engineering Library Entrance / James Dyson Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Inglis Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • The lift does not bypass the ramp.

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Lift (Engineering Library Entrance / James Dyson Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the James Dyson Centre.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Baker Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 140cm (3ft 2in 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement 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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Reception (Main Reception)

• The Baker Building reception is located to your left on entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.

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Reception (Conference Reception)

• The Conference Reception is located in the entrance foyer.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The reception is only open during events.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to BE0-10 to BE0-17 and BC0-01 to BC0-11.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a steep ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to BE0-10 to BE0-17 and BC0-01 to BC0-11.
  • The ramp can be seen in photograph 1. There are an additional 2 deep steps to access BC0-11 which can be seen in photograph 2.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to north wing on the office floor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to north wing on the office floor.
  • The width of the ramp is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is a standard lift which overcomes the steps and ramp/slope.
  • The steps and ramp can be seen in photograph 3. This area can be also be reached via the north wing lift.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to 3.01 to 3.15.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 4. Next to these steps are five similar steps to access 2.01 - 2.16. These can be seen in photograph 5.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• 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 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 good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • There is an infrared hearing loop in Lecture Theatre 0, a fixed hearing loop in Lecture Theatre 6 and a portable hearing loop available on request.
• Comments View
  • There is a steep ramp to reach rooms BE4-52 - BE4-62 this can be seen in photograph 6.

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Lift (Atrium)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, Office, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1050kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 115cm (5ft 9in x 3ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 has 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 good.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (0)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There are two deep steps to access the speakers area.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 65cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• There is step free access to the front of the lecture theatre via the north wing lift.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, Office, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the basement floor and from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are stairs near the link into the James Dyson Building that go from floors G, Office, 1, 2, 3 and 4. This can be seen in photograph 2.
    There are stairs to the rear of the south wing that go from floors B, G, 1, 2 and 3. This can be seen in photograph 3.
    There are stairs in the south wing from the third floor to access rooms BS-401 to BS-405. This can be seen in photograph 4.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are MIL Meeting Room, Machine Intelligence Laboratory Research Offices, BS-401 - BS- 405 Research Computer Rooms.
• Comments View
  • There are stairs in the central wing that go from floors G, Office, 1, 2 and 3. These can be seen in photograph 5.
  • There are stairs located off the main corridor on the fourth floor which go to the fifth floor where the MIL Meeting Room, Machine Intelligence Laboratory Research Offices are located. The steps can be seen in photograph 6.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (6)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the designated spaces from an entrance.
• There is a slight ramp/slope for access to the designated spaces.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 72cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• There are stairs leading directly to the back of the staggered seating with handrails on the right or left. These can be seen in photographs 6 and 7.

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Entrance (Engineering Library Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building on the first floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm (4ft 6in).

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Reception (Library)

• The library information desk is located in front of you on entrance to the library.
• The desk is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable table is / are available.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located in the centre of the building on the second floor.
  • The door opening width is under 75cm.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 130cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • There are also long tables.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the basement and first floors to the right of the building.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located in the stairwell between the James Dyson and Baker Buildings on the second and fourth floor. There is also a set of female toilets in the Centre Block of the building on the second floor..
• Male standard toilet facilities are located in the stairwell between the James Dyson and the Baker Buildings on the first and third floors. There is also a toilet located just off the stairwell on the fourth floor and located in the centre of the building on the third floor and to the right of the building on the basement floor..

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Basement Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right on exiting the lift on the basement floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • 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 may be difficult to open.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 214cm (5ft 4in x 7ft).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are clinical waste 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 poor.
  • 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 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 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 poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • 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 138cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • 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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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the front right of the building on the first floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 250cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a 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 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 174cm and 188cm from the floor.
• 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 backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • 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 good.
• Comments View
  • There is a standard shower which takes up 75 x 95cm of the cubicle and is accessed by two deep steps. This can be seen in photograph 4.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to your right on exiting the lift on the basement floor.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is 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.
  • Lighting levels are good.