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Disabled Access Guide for Haworth 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 staff offices, research laboratories, lecture theatres and storage facilities.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the Edgbaston campus.
This venue is situated in 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
There is not a designated drop off point.
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 in between Haworth and front of the Mechanical Engineering 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The nearest designated bay is 54m (59yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 56m (61yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in) wide.
The automatic doors are operable by a push pad.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised wheelchairs are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lecture Theatre
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located at the front of the theatre.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
It is 30m (33yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
There is an infrared assisted hearing system installed.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
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 in the main foyer immediately ahead as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.08m x 1.4m (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 66cm.
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 not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are 120-150cm in height.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Lift (Goods Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the main foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 2.2m (3ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
The clear door width is 108cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does not 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.
This lift can be used as an alternative if necessary.
Lift (Level Two)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on level two.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are L2-U2.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main lift.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.06m x 1.38m (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
The clear door width is 106cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does not 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 low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
The key can be obtained from rooms Ha214 and Ha211.
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 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the main foyer on the right 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 locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 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 88cm (2ft 10in).
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.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 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 poor.
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 in the main foyer on the right as you enter.
The female toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) 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 level four.
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 additional standard toilets available 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.
