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Disabled Access Guide for Reg Bailey Building
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2EE
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
Services/facilities within the building include the Faculty of Art and Social Sciences teaching rooms, studios, staff offices and the Main Hall, which is also used for public performances.
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Location
The venue is situated within 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 Kingston.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The building does not have its own car park, although there is parking available on the main campus on the opposite side of Penrhyn Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Penrhyn Road.
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 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
A key card, issued to students, is required to access the building via this entrance.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Lift (Main Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right hand side of the building.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.84m x 1.36m (2ft 9in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 87cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
A university swipe card is required to access this lift.
This lift also overcomes the main entrance steps.
Outside Access (Main Hall Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of 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 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Access to this entrance is via a pathway off Penrhyn Road.
This entrance opens into the rear of the building where the toilets are located.
Internal access from the rear of the building to the main hall is then via a platform lift
Level Change (Main Hall 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Level Change (Main Hall)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located just inside the Main Hall accessible entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
There is a moderate ramp, with handrails both sides, located at the rear of the Main Hall (shown in photograph 2).
This leads to 3 medium steps with a central handrail, leading up to the main part of the ground floor.
This area can be accessed using the main lift.
Lift (Main Hall Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located through the rear entrance foyer to the right.
The lift is a platform lift.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the Main Hall accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.15m x 1.33m (3ft 9in x 4ft 4in).
This lift is used for access between the rear entrance and the main hall.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Photograph 1 shows the Main Hall.
Photograph 2 shows the studio on the 1st floor.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the 1st floor.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
The ramp leads from the main lift and the adapted toilet to classroom RB12.
There is also a moderate ramp leading into the 1st floor studio opposite the main lift, shown in photograph 2.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
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 technical and staff offices on the 2nd floor.
Access to the 1st and 2nd floors of the building is via steps only.
The steps are located in the main building foyer.
Adapted Toilet
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 7m (22ft 11in) from the Main Hall accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the building, just inside the Main Hall accessible entrance.
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 dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
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).
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is also a similar adapted toilet on the 1st floor, next to the main lift.
This has a larger cubicle (shown in photograph 2).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the building in the lowered area.
The female toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the Main Hall accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the building in the lowered area.
The male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the Main Hall accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The toilets are located in the foyer of the rear entrance.
There are also standard unisex toilets available on the 1st and 2nd floor.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
