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Maclagan Block - MB - Teaching Area

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is an uneven approach to the entrance of the building.
  • There is only one entrance into the teaching area. .
  • The entrance is signed as Maclagan Block - MB.
  • The main entrance has a manual single door accessed via a slight ramp which bypasses a single step.
  • The same ramp and step used for the main entrance also provide access to the Maclagan Block - Campus Gym located next door.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access to MB004 - Illustration Studio on the ground floor.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There is limited signage throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along the circulation routes of the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Rooms and Services in the Building

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

  • This entrance is located at the front of of Maclagan Block - MB next to the entrance to the Campus Gym.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 11cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front of you 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 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.