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Disabled Access Guide for Kenry House
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.
Kenry House houses the School of Social Work, the Kingston Business School Crossland Postgraduate Suite, the Chaplaincy and Centrally Programmed Meeting Rooms.
Kenry House has an internal link with the Catering Building.
Please see the Catering Building Detailed Access Guide for further information.
Parking (F)
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 3.6m x 4.9m (11ft 9in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (School of Social Work)
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 (School of Social Work)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The automatic doors are push pad operated.
This entrance is also for access to the Catering Building from the access road and Car Park F.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
This entrance gives level access to the Crossland Postgraduate Suite.
Level Change (Car Park 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
This entrance gives access to the upper area of the ground floor.
Outside Access (ELAC Office Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (the ELAC Office)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left hand side as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 160cm (5ft 2in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
This entrance gives access to the lower area of the ground floor.
Outside Access (the Terrace)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (the Terrace)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 14 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.
This entrance is located in the Terrace pedestrian area.
Inside Access
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are low.
The photograph shows the internal steps on the ground floor between the reception and the Crossland Postgraduate Suite.
These can be overcome using the main and car park entrances.
However, the School of Education Art Room is accessed via these steps only.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1.
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.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Small Business Research Centre and the MBA on the first floor.
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.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
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.
The lift is located at the end of the corridor through the School of Social Work entrance.
The lower ground floor gives access to the Food Store in the Catering Building.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the rear staircase.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
Adapted Toilet
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 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the foyer of the School of Social Work entrance.
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 sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 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 75cm (2ft 5in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) 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.
There is also an adapted toilet available on the lower ground floor adjacent to the Food Store.
There are standard toilets available on the 1st floor.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the foyer of the School of Social Work entrance.
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 of the School of Social Work entrance.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) 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.
There is also an adapted toilet available on the lower ground floor adjacent to the Food Store.
There are standard toilets available on the 1st floor.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photograph shows one of the teaching rooms available.
