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Disabled Access Guide for Arts Building
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
This building offers accommodation to some of the separate departments of the College of Arts & Law, including African Studies, American & Canadian Studies, Archaeology & Antiquity, History, English, Music, Philosophy, Theology & Religion.
The facilities and services within the building include; staff offices computer clusters seminar rooms and lecture theatres.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the Edgbaston campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park, although there are a few parking spaces available at the front of the building.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can be booked in advance but are generally available on a first come first served basis.
There are 2 designated parking bays at the rear of the building.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.48m x 5m (11ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 66m (72yd) from the rear entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 68m (74yd) from the rear entrance.
The route from the designated parking to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The surface from the designated parking bays is block paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Whilst there is no designated drop off point, visitors would generally be directed to the front entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 126cm (4ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
The main and second set of doors are operated by a push pad.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception (Main Reception)
The reception desk is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised wheelchairs are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-M-4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
To access the mezzanine level you must take the standard lift to the fourth floor, then the platform lift down to mezzanine level.
Lift (Standard Lift)
The lift is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.3m (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (Platform Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the fourth floor.
The lift is a stair lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are M-4.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the standard lifts.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.7m x 0.7m (2ft 3in x 2ft 3in).
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
This lift is used for access to the mezzanine level.
Level Change (Lecture Room 5, 6, 7)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left of the lift.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
These stairs are located on the second floor and lead to Lecture Rooms 5, 6, 7.
Lift (Lecture Room 5, 6, 7)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located leading to the Lecture Rooms.
The lift is a platform lift.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the standard lifts.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.8m x 1.05m (2ft 7in x 3ft 5in).
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Restaurant / Bar (Cyber Go Coffee Shop)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 30m (33yd) from the rear entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 45cm (1ft 5in).
The type of food served here is snacks and drinks.
Theatre / Opera House (Lecture Theatre 1)
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located the front row.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit either side.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
There is a larger theatre available but it is only accessible via a platform lift.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex 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 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 234cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 8in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 118cm (3ft 10in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 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.
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
The male toilets are 68m (74yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a larger cubicle with hand rails available within the standard toilets.
Standard toilets are located on every floor.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
