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Disabled Access Guide for Law 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, lecture theatres, lecture rooms and seminar rooms, the Moot Room, a computer cluster, and access to the Harding Law Library.
Related link Harding Law Library.
The ground floor of the Law Building is split by an outside court area meaning there are three entrances to access both sides of the ground floor.
On the eastern side, (that housing the College of Arts & Law Hub offices), access is gained via a short flight of stairs, with an alternative entrance being available for wheelchair users or those with restricted mobility via a side entrance directly accessed from the car park.
On the western side, access is gained via a short flight of stairs serviced by an externally mounted stair lift to allow access to wheelchair users.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the 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
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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.8m x 5m (9ft 2in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
Outside Access (Accessible 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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
This entrance gives access to the lift, and the landing between the ground floor and basement on the main stairs.
Level Change (Accessible 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Ground Floor Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located opposite the main entrance.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 116cm (3ft 9in) wide.
The doors are push pad operated.
One of the doors was locked at the time of survey.
This entrance is used to access seminar rooms G5, 6, 9 and 12, and the JCR and staff offices.
Level Change (Ground Floor Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to 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 the right going up.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Ground Floor Entrance)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.85m x 1m (2ft 9in x 3ft 3in).
The clear door width is 85cm.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, under the library.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 20m (22yd) from the accessible 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.
The only way to access reception via the accessible entrance is by going through the school office, which is a staff only area.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Photograph 1 shows the designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front of Lecture Theatre 3. There are similar spaces at the front of Lecture Theatre 2.
Photograph 2 shows the Moot Court Room.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-accessible entrance-G-1-2.
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 the left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are cleaning services in the basement and room M1.
Cleaning services can be accessed via a link from the first floor of Frankland Building.
There is a moderate, portable ramp which is 80cm wide that links the two buildings.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located ahead as you enter the accessible entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-accessible entrance-G-1-2.
The lift is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.64m (3ft 3in x 5ft 4in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are 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.
Lecture Theatre (Lecture Theatre 1)
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located at the front of the theatre.
It is 38m (41yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
Lift (Lecture Theatre 1)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the second floor.
The lift is a platform lift.
The lift is 25m (27yd) from the main lift.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.79m x 1m (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
The clear door width is 77cm.
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 bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
The keys are available at reception.
This lift is also used to access seminar room 302.
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 8m (26ft 2in) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located in the basement.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 260cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 6in).
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 188cm (6ft 2in).
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 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 49cm (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 101cm (3ft 3in) 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 cannot 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 fair.
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 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 in the basement.
The female toilets are 12m (13yd) 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 in the basement.
The male toilets are 18m (20yd) 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 toilets on the second floor for students and staff which are accessed by steps.
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.
