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Disabled Access Guide for Mid Level and Terrace Buildings
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 Mid Level and Terrace buildings house the Business School computer labs.
Kingston Hill is a hillside campus.
The Mid Level building can only be accessed by stairs or lift from any car park or road.
Parking (G)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
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 3.5m x 5.6m (11ft 5in x 18ft 4in).
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Lift (Car Park G)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in Car Park G.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are the Terrace from Car Park G.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the Terrace Building 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).
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.
This lift is used to access the Terrace Building entrance from the car park.
Outside Access (Terrace Building Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the Terrace.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
The automatic door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
There are similar entrances, except not automatic, along the length of the Terrace, leading to teaching and staff rooms, and the Computer Centre.
Level Change (Terrace Building Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located either side of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Mid Level Building Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is 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.
This entrance can only be reached via steps or lift access through the university grounds.
Other Floors (Mid Level - Terrace Buildings)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are Mid Level - Terrace.
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.
Lift (Mid Level - Terrace Buildings)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left of the Mid Level Building entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2.
The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) 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).
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift is used to access 3 levels of the Mid Level building.
Level 0 of the lift opens out into the walkway around to the Mid Level Building entrance.
Level 1 is used to access a path leading to the De Lissa Hall.
Please see the De Lissa Hall Detailed Access Guide for further information.
Level 2 opens into the walkway leading into the Terrace Building.
There is a moderate ramp, with a handrail on the right hand side going up, leading from this lift to the Mid Level Building entrance, as shown in photograph 2.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
The photograph shows the moderate ramp and 3 medium, well marked steps, with a handrail on the right hand side going up, leading to the raised area of Room 350.
Outside Access (Counselling and Health Advice Centre Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the lower level of the Mid Level Building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
The Counselling and Health Advice Centre Drop In opening times are Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 13:00 and Friday 15:00 - 16:00.
Level Change (Counselling and Health Advice Centre 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.
Other Floors (Business School - Mid Level Building)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are Business School - Health Centre - Mid Level.
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 (Business School - Mid Level Building)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are Business School - Health Centre - Mid Level.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.22m x 1.4m (4ft x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift overcomes the steps leading up to the Mid Level Building from the Business School.
This lift also gives step free access to the Counselling and Health Advice Centre.
Adapted Toilet (Computer Centre - Terrace)
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 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the Terrace, next to the Computer Centre.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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 functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is 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 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 a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photograph shows Room 350.
Additional Information
The photograph shows Room 352 which is situated on the ground floor as you enter from the pedestrian area.
There are 6 stand up workstations for internet and email use.
