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Disabled Access Guide for The Elizabeth Fry Building
University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
Tel: 01603 592807
Email: ssf.admissions@uea.ac.uk
Web: http://www.uea.ac.uk/ssf
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Faculty of Social Sciences, including the Teaching Office and School of Social Work and Psychology, the Faculty of Heath - Health Policy and Practice, the Norwich Institute of Language Education, Student Hubs, Partnerships, Equality and Diversity, the CRB Office, Lecture Theatres and Conference Rooms.
Related link Central Visitors Car Park.
Lessons for the subjects taught in this building can be delivered in alternative buildings around the campus.
Elizabeth Fry Building is located north west of the Library.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Norwich.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
There is an airport coach stop located behind the CRU.
This links the Schools directly to Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports via National Express coach.
Parking
The Central Visitors' Car Park is located directly behind this building.
Please see the separate guide for this car park for more details.
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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.
There are 2 identical doors at this entrance, with a manual revolving door located between them.
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.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Floor 01 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
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 154cm (5ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
This entrance gives access to rooms 01.10 and 01.11, toilets, and the rest of the building via the lift.
Outside Access (Lecture Theatre 01.02 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.
This entrance leads directly into Lecture Theatre 01.02 on floor 01. There are identical entrances to Lecture Theatres 01.05 and 01.08. These lecture theatres cannot be accessed from anywhere else in the building.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Hearing loops are fitted in Lecture Theatres 01.08, 01.05 and 01.02. These also have designated spaces for wheelchair users at the rear.
Photograph 2 shows Lecture Theatre 01.08.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 01-0-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
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 along th corridor to the left of the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 01-0-1-2.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.96m x 1.4m (3ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 78cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are between 112 - 120 cm high.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
These lifts are not suitable for evacuation in the event of a fire alarm. If you would have difficulty using the stairs to leave this building in the event of a fire alarm a personal evacuation plan (PEEP) will be needed. Please contact your School or the event organiser to make such arrangements before accessing any level of this building which you would need to use a lift to reach.
Reception (Learning and Teaching Hub)
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The Hub deals with registration, enrolment, timetable and course enquiries, and coursework submission for students on Arts, Education and Science taught courses.
It is located on level 0, opposite the main entrance.
Reception (Postgraduate Research Hub)
The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The Hub deals with registration, enrolment, timetable and course enquiries, and coursework submission for postgraduate research students. It is also the reception for Partnerships, Equality and Diversity and the CRB Office.
It is located on level 2, in the centre of the building.
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 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located along the corridor to the left of the main entrance foyer as you enter.
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 108cm x 175cm (3ft 6in x 5ft 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 73cm (2ft 4in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is 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 not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 122cm (4ft ) 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 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 fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are identical toilets located on floors 01, 1 and 2, except the toilet on floor 01 has the transfer space on the right.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the far left corner of the main entrance foyer.
The female toilets are 11m (12yd) 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 on floor 1, to the left as you exit the lift.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are male and female toilets available on floor 01, which contain cubicles with doors that opens outwards.
There are also female toilets on floors 1 and 2.
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 Text Relay aware.
