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Disabled Access Guide for Mason Hall
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
There are several building blocks located within Mason Hall.
Mason Hall forms part of the Vale Village development of Student residences. The Village accommodates over 2700 mainly undergraduate students. At the heart of the Village is the hub which boasts fantastic facilities for all University of Birmingham students, (both residents of the Vale village and elsewhere). The hub comprises of Fusion (a dining and social space), Bar One, (main bar and nightclub), shops and a 24-hour cash machine.
Mason Hall is set on the south side of the Vale Village and consists of 804 ensuite rooms of 5 or 6 bedroom flats and 36 apartments with double beds suitable for couples.
The building surveyed was Block 3.
Location
The venue is approximately 1km, (15 minutes walk) from the centre of the University.
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.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 6.4m (12ft 5in x 20ft 11in).
The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd) from the flat entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 36m (39yd) from the flat 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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is block paving.
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 a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.
There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
Outside Access (Flat 112 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of Block 3.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Flat 112 Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
There is level access to the kitchen.
There is a lowered sink and oven within the kitchen.
Accommodation
Room Information
This information refers to Flat 112, Room 1.
The adapted facilities are located within Room 1.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was Room 1.
The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 140cm x 400cm (4ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
The bed is 48cm (1ft 6in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the ensuite.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 192cm x 220cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 2in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 71cm (2ft 3in).
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is twist/turn.
The shower seat is flip down.
The show seat height is 49cm (1ft 7in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
The rooms are located in the main corridor.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors can be accessed by lift.
There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in front of the flat entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 2m (6ft 6in) from the flat entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.3m (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 87cm.
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 low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Accessible Toilet
There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet
There are no standard toilets available for public use.
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.
