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Foss - FS

York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is a slight ramp on approach to the building on approach from the left. This ramp bypasses steps that lead directly to the entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed as Foss FS.
  • The link from Skell is not signed.
  • The link from De Grey Court - DG is signed as D.G.286 Bridge Link to Foss.
  • The main entrance can be accessed by either a very slight slope on approach from the right of the building and a set of steps on approach from the left of the building.
  • The entrance itself consists of two sets of automatic double doors.
  • There is a step free link from the Skell building on the first floor. The entrance is a single manual door.
  • The Second floor Link from De Grey Court - There is a single manual door at the entrance this has steps on approach with a platform lift to bypass them. .

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces some circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish. Other circulation routes are carpeted. .
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • There is limited signage present within the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.
  • There are lockers available along the corridors.
  • The Biomedical Centre on the second floor is locked and is only open to individuals who have had induction training.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located towards the front of the building on the ground, first and second floors.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first and second floors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor to your right on entrance via the main entrance.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor to your right on entrance via the main entrance.

Parking (Fountains Building Campus Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the Fountains Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 255cm (width) x 660cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Foss - FS Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located in front of you on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your left on entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to your right on entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There are two similar entrance doors to access the changing area with the same entrance widths and opening the same way.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles and showers.
    • There are not lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are sensor.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.

Toilet with Adaptations (F.S.002 - Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your right on entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.