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Disabled Access Guide for Catering Building - Kingston Hill Campus
Kingston Hill Campus
Kingston Hill
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7LB
Tel: 020 8547 2000
Fax: 020 8547 2011
Email: admissions-info@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk
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Introduction
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Norbiton.
There are 2 restaurants located in the building, the Food Store (for students) and the Centenary Room (for staff).
The Catering Building has an internal link with Kenry House.
Please see the Detailed Access Guide for Kenry House for further information.
Parking (F)
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.9m (11ft 9in x 16ft ).
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
This car park is for visitors and staff only.
Access from here to the Catering Building is via the School of Social Work entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in the pedestrian area .
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (the pedestrian area)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor.
Outside Access (Kenry House)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Kenry House)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The automatic doors are push pad operated.
This entrance gives access to the ground floor which links with the Catering Building.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
The Food Store is located on the lower ground floor and the Centenary Room is located on the ground floor.
Internal access into both the Food Store and the Centenary Room is via double manual doors which open both ways.
The door opening is 160 cm wide.
The photograph shows the Food Store.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
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 a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.8m x 1.4m (2ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
There is 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Access to the lift from the ground floor is via the Kenry House entrance.
The lift is located to the right as you enter Kenry House at the end of the corridor.
The lift opens into the corridor on the lower ground floor.
As you exit the lift on the lower ground floor, the Food Store is to the left hand side.
Adapted Toilet (Lower Ground Floor - Catering Building)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the foyer area on the lower ground floor.
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 dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 200cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
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 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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
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 is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet (Lower Ground Floor - Catering Building)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the foyer of Kenry House.
The female toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the foyer area on the lower ground floor.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Restaurant / Bar (The Food Store)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
The Food Store in term time is open: Monday to Thursday 08.00-17.00 and Friday 08.00-16.00.
Restaurant / Bar (The Centenary Room)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
The Centenary Room in term time is open: Monday to Thursday 08.30-16.00, Friday 08.30-15.30 and Saturday 10.00-15.30.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
