Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include :
Ground Floor - Foundation Studies, Teacher Education, Computing & Maintenance
First Floor - Essential Skills, Construction, Foundation Studies and Directorate
Second Floor - Workforce and Development
Third Floor - Humanities, English & Languages
Fourth Floor - Health & Social Care and Spirals Beauty Salon. - Related link Block B.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/avon-building
- Related link Aspire Beauty Salon - Block C.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/aspire-beauty-salon-wylye-building
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 21:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 21:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
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 Mary's Car Park.
- The car park is located to the right of the craft centre.
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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 Garden .
- 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 block B and C.
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 (Block C)
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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 access at this entrance.
- 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 double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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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.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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 not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- 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.
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 ahead as you enter the Block C entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the Block C entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- 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.
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
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- Please see the Block B Detailed Access Guide for the nearest accessible toilet facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- Please see the Block B Detailed Access Guide for the nearest standard toilet facilities.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
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Comments
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- There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
Entrance (Ground Floor Entrance to Block B)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the far left side of Block C.
- 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).