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Introduction

• The services in this building, by floor include:
  First Floor - Teaching Rooms
  Second Floor - Teaching and Computer Rooms
  Third Floor - Marketing and Communications
  Fourth Floor - City Launch Lab.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R101 please click here (new tab)
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R102 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R103 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R104 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R105 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R201 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R202 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R203 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for R204 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This building is located on Goswell Road in the Clerkenwell area. This is in the congestion charge zone of London.
  • There is on street parking only. Blue Badge holders can use parking bays free of charge and can park on single yellow lines for 3 hours inside the Borough of Islington.
• By Bus View
  • The closest bus stops to this building are the Peartree Street (stop UR) and the Clerkenwell Road Great Sutton St (stop BV). This stop is serviced by routes 4, 56 and 812.
• By Train View
  • The closest train stations are Farringdon on the Thameslink line and Old Street in the Great Northern line.
• By Underground View
  • The closest Underground stations are Farringdon (Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines), Old Street (Northern line) and Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines).
• Useful Links View
  • City University of London website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Transport for London for the Underground, Bus and London Overground.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail for country wide train time tables.
  • 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 Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7040 0246.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions Office (Undergraduate) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7040 8716.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7040 7040.
• Email: [email protected].

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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 not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 550cm (6ft 7in x 18ft 1in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Goswell Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The on street parking is for resident permit and Blue Badge holders only.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Goswell Road.
  • There is step free 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when entering.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • Photograph 5 shows the public seating area just inside the entrance.
  • This also acts as a waiting area for members of the public who are meeting staff or students working in the building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • 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 and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • 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 good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • A seating area is located just inside entrance.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building, past the lifts.
  • The stairs are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 another staircase to the rear of the offices, connecting floors 1, 2 and 3 with a fire exit on the third floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located through the doors directly in front of the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 158cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 2in).
• 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar lift next to this one.
  • The lifts open with the same door for floors 1, 2 and 3 and the opposite door on the ground floor.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • There are similar toilets in the same place as the surveyed toilet on the second, third and fourth floors with working alarms for all but the third floor. The toilet on the ground floor is similar but is in the stairwell and the alarm was tied up out of reach.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 220cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • 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 and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 124cm and 134cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Baby change table is 97cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor, the third floor and the fourth floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 11m from the lift.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are varied.