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Disabled Access Guide for Eadweard Muybridge Building
Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2EE
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 within 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 Kingston.
Offices, subjects and courses studied at this building include: the Faculty of Science, the School of Pharmacy and Chemistry, the School of Earth Sciences, the School of Life Sciences, the Faculty of Health and Social Care, the School of Radiography, the Faculty of Technology, the School of Computing and Information Systems and the School of Social Science.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 5.7m (11ft 1in x 18ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is 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 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Inside Access)
Access to the Biomechanics suite on the ground floor is via a moderate ramp which is 180 cm wide.
There is level access around the rest of the building.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 3.
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.
Floor Plan:
Ground Floor: Rooms EM03-EM10, EM12-EM16 and EM25.
1st Floor: Rooms EM101-EM134.
2nd Floor: Rooms EM209-EM213.
3rd Floor: Rooms EM300-EM337.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 3.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.5m x 2.6m (4ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lift is located to end of the corridor which is located to the left hand side as you enter the building.
Adapted Toilet (1st Floor)
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 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the 1st floor, opposite the lift.
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 twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 280cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
There is 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 not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
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.
Adapted Toilet (3rd Floor)
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 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the end of the corridor as you exit the lift.
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 twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 10in).
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).
The tap type is lever.
There is 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 not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
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 (1st Floor)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located opposite the adapted toilet on the first floor.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located opposite the adapted toilet.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Standard Toilet (3rd Floor)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the end of the corridor as you exit the lift.
The female toilets are 40m (44yd) 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 at the end of the corridor as you exit the lift.
The male toilets are 40m (44yd) 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.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
