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Disabled Access Guide for Kingston Business School
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.
The Business School is made up of two buildings.
One building is the main Business School Building and the other is the Business School Annexe.
The buildings are linked internally via a level walkway on the 1st floor.
Access between the buildings on the ground floor is via an outdoor walkway.
The photograph shows the walkway between the buildings on the 1st floor.
Parking (Designated Bays outside Business School)
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 5m (10ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The designated parking is separate to Car Park D.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 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 the right going up.
This entrance is the nearest to Car Park D.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance from the designated bays.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
This entrance is located in the walkway between the buildings.
Outside Access (Annexe Entrance)
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 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Annexe Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance from the designated bays.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
This entrance is located in the walkway between the buildings.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
The photograph shows one of the teaching rooms available.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 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.
Floor plan:
Business School:
Ground floor: Room 300-321
1st floor: Room 323-345
Business School Annexe:
Ground floor: Room 370-382
1st floor: Room 383-395
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located outside between the Business School and the Annexe.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) 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 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lift opens out into the walkway between the buildings on the 1st floor.
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 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the Business School building corridor.
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 locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 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 70cm (2ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are 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 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 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
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 a unisex standard toilet available for visitors located next to the adapted toilet in the Business School building corridor.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the Business School building corridor.
The female toilets are 10m (11yd) 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 Business School building corridor.
The male toilets are 11m (12yd) 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 a unisex standard toilet available for visitors located next to the adapted toilet in the Business School building corridor.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
