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Disabled Access Guide for Lanchester Building
Building 7
University of Southampton
Highfield Campus
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Tel: 02380 595000
Fax: 02380 593131
Web: http://www.southampton.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Engineering Development and Manufacturing Centre,
a lecture theatre and rooms,
Research Institute for Industry,
Mechanical Engineering Enquiries,
Rail Research UK,
Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Photovoltaic Facility.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Highfield Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton
Central (City Centre).
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.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 5m (11ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) 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.
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.
The car park is for use by University Car Parking Permit Holders only from 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday.
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 single width.
The door opening is 98cm (3ft 2in) wide.
This entrance leads to level 2.
The door opens towards you.
There are also double doors that open towards you, are 142cm wide and heavy.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
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 in front of the entrance.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
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 Photovoltaic Facility.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the lobby.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5.
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 1.05m x 1.35m (3ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 82cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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 13m (14yd) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor on level 3.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens by sliding.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 10in).
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 110cm (3ft 7in).
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 a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 6in) 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 fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the right of the lift.
The female toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located opposite the lift.
The male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard male toilets located on level 4 and female toilets located on level 5.
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 Text Relay aware.
