Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include seminar rooms and staff offices.
- Related link The Henry Wellcome Building for Biocatalysis.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-exeter/streatham-campus/access-guides/the-henry-wellcome-building-for-biocatalysis
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Comments
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- The first floor of the Henry Wellcome Building is accessible via the first floor of the Geoffrey Pope Building.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Streatham Campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is St David's.
- 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 visitors within approximately 200m.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Shared Parking for the Henry Wellcome, Geoffrey Pope and Peter Chalk Buildings.
- The car park is located next to the main entrances for the Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis and Geoffrey Pope Buildings.
- The is additional Site Campus Parking along The Queens Drive consisting of three Blue Badge Bays.
Campus Visitor Car Park C is located next to the INTO Building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Shared Blue Badge Bays for the Henry Wellcome, Geoffrey Pope and Peter Chalk Buildings)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located outside the main entrance to the Henry Wellcome and Geoffrey Pope Buildings.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis, Geoffrey Pope Building and the Perter Chalk Conference Centre.
- 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 clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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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 Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis.
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis.
Site/Campus Car Park (The Queens Drive)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off The Queens Drive.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Exeter Northcott Theatre, Peter Chalk Conference Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 540cm (7ft 10in x 17ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by 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 ramped access to the car park from the Queens Drive.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Peter Chalk Conference Centre.
- The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Peter Chalk Conference Centre.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 215cm (7ft 1in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 215cm (7ft 1in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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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 slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Step(s)
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- 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 15+ 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Portable hearing loops can be acquired from the building reception.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lockers
- There is a small area with lockers under the main staircase.
- There are 3 steps, without handrails, down to the area.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1S, 1, 2, 3S, 3, M, 4.
- The stairs are located opposite the reception desk.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the main corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1S, 1, 2, 3S, 3, M, 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 117cm x 190cm (3ft 10in x 6ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does 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 medium.
Level Change (Henry Wellcome Building)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located off the first floor corridor.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- This ramp links the first floor of the
- Geoffrey Pope Building with the first floor of the Henry Wellcome Building.
Level Change (Living Systems Institute)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located on the first floor landing above the reception.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- This ramp connects the first floor of the Geoffrey Pope Building and the first floor of the Living Systems Institute.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the stairs.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 300cm (7ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
- 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 all floors.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.