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Disabled Access Guide for Gisbert Kapp Building
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a staff offices, computer cluster, research and teaching laboratory and storage facilities for the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. Other facilities include seminar rooms and lecture theatres, a small café area, The Link Learning Suite.
Related link 52 Pritchatts Road.
This building is linked to 52 Pritchatts Road. Both buildings share the same entrances.
Location
The venue is situated to the North East of 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 have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.4m x 4.5m (7ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
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 not a designated drop off point.
There is also a car park at the rear of the building (shown in photograph 2), which has a loose chippings surface and no designated Blue Badge bays.
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 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.
The second set of doors open towards you.
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 bridge leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
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 176cm (5ft 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Level Change (Access From Rear Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the main foyer and the ground floor.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
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 (Access From Rear Entrance)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right as you enter the rear entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the rear entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 1.32m (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 87cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not 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.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) 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 medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is an infrared assisted hearing system installed within the lecture theatres and rooms.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised wheelchairs are allowed in public parts of the venue.
There is a designated seating area at the front of the lecture rooms.
The Gisbert Kapp Building is linked internally to 52 Pritchatts Road via the ground floor.
Level Change (Ground Floor Corridor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the ground floor leading to NG8-NG11.
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 leading to rooms NG8-NG11.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Restaurant / Bar (Cafe)
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.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 34cm (1ft 1in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
The type of food served here is tea and snacks.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
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
The lift is located in the corridor to the left of reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
The lift is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 1.96m (4ft 3in x 6ft 5in).
The clear door width is 107cm.
There are not 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 bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are 3 lifts available here.
Level Change (The Link)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the first floor, by the lifts.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The Link is a social learning area for students.
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 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located next to the cafe.
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 locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 215cm (5ft 1in x 7ft ).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not 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 is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
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 50cm (1ft 7in).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
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 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.
There are additional adapted toilets with similar specifications on all floors.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located next to the cafe.
The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
These toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.
There are additional standard toilets located on all floors throughout the building.
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.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
