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Disabled Access Guide for Knights Park Campus - Main Building
Grange Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2QJ
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
Students based at Knights Park study: Architecture, Art and Design, Design (all areas) and Fine Art.
The Main Building is made up of several buildings with varying levels and services all linked internally together.
Buildings include the Quadrangle, Link Building, and the New Extension.
There is Tower Block situated within the Link Building.
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
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 Kingston.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.6m (13ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 30m (33yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
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.
Parking here is for staff and visitors only between 08:30 - 18:30, and requires a permit.
There are also designated bays located outside the Quadrangle Building entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located just off Grange Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 103cm (3ft 4in) wide.
A student swipe card is required to operate the automatic door, which opens towards you.
There is also a manual revolving door available at this entrance, next to the automatic door.
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (New Extension Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
A key card, issued to students, is required to gain access at this entrance.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) 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 a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
The reception is located in the foyer just inside the main entrance.
It also contains the Art Stores counter, shown in photograph 2.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The photograph shows the main lecture theatre, located on the first floor.
There is level access to the front of the theatre via the Tower Block lift, but there are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Other Floors
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 parts of the School of Architecture and rooms 262 to 266 on the 2nd floor of the Quadrant.
The Quadrangle has levels G - 2.
The 1st floor of the Quadrangle can be accessed via a lift through the 1st floor of the Link Building.
Access to the School of Architecture and Landscape CAD labs and Digital Media Workshop 2 on the 2nd floor of the Quadrangle is via steps or the platform lift.
All other levels can be accessed via a lift.
The Link Building has floors G - 7 and there is lift access to all floors.
The New Extension has floors G - 4 and there is lift access to all floors.
Lift (Link Building - Tower Block)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located inside the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 7.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.7m (4ft 7in x 5ft 6in).
There is 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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (New Extension)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the corridor at the rear of the New Extension.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 4.
The lift is 60m (65yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 2m (4ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
There is 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.
Lift (Quadrangle Building)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just inside the Quadrangle Building entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the Quadrangle Building entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 72cm.
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 within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is a moderate ramp in from of this lift on the ground floor.
Restaurant / Bar (Food Store)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
The Food Store is located in the New Extension building.
The Food Store in term time is open: Monday to Thursday 08.00-17.00 and Friday 08.00-16.00.
Please see the Detailed Access Guide for The Food Store for further information.
Level Change (Link Building)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located past the the Food Store from the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
This ramp leads up into the New Extention from the Link Building.
There is also a moderate ramp, 135 cm wide, on the 1st floor leading from the Tower Block lift, showing photograph 2.
Level Change (Quadrangle Building)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the ground floor of the Quandrangle building.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the ground floor of the Quadrangle building.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has handrails on both sides.
They lead to the Quadrangle entrance and lift from the reception area.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the far side of reception from the main entrance.
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 96cm (3ft 1in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 189cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 2in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 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 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 is an additional accessible toilet on the ground floor of the New Extension, by the lift.
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 on the far side of reception.
The female and male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
These toilets contain a cubicle with grab rails fitted and a door which opens outwards.
In the Tower Block, standard male toilets are available on the 3rd floor and standard female toilets are available on the 6th floor.
In the New Extension, standard male toilets are available on all floors except the 3rd floor and standard female toilets are available on the ground, 1st and 2nd floors.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
