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Disabled Access Guide for Blakeney Building
Main Campus
Ipswich Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 2LJ
Tel: 01603 773311
Fax: 01603 773301
Textphone: 01603 773678
Email: information@ccn.ac.uk
Web: http://www.ccn.ac.uk
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Introduction
Related link Cromer Building.
The Blakeney building shares an internal link with the Cromer building.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Norwich.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Norwich.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Visitors)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is located in front of the Norwich Building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 17 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.7m (11ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 56m (61yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 86m (94yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the main entrance to the Norwich Building.
The drop off point is several bays with a 30 minute time limit, shown in photograph 2.
Parking (Students)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
The car park is located next to the Norfolk Building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is loose chippings.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Student parking is pay and display.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Wensum Drive.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located Broadland Drive.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
This entrance opens into the raised area of the ground floor.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located either side of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The photographs shows one of the laboratories and classrooms available.
Level Change (Ground Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located off the main corridor.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There is one moderate ramp off the main corridor leading to Rooms E2, E3 and a steep ramp leading to Lab E11.
Level Change (Authorised Training Centre)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located off the main corridor.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
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.
Lift (Authorised Training Centre)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the ground floor off the main corridor.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.8m x 1.3m (2ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
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 to the right as you enter the rear of the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the rear entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There is 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 bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the ground floor off the main corridor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
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.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
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 on the ground floor in the main corridor.
The female toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the ground floor in the main corridor.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
