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Disabled Access Guide for Temple Building
Lincoln College
Monks Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
L2 5HQ
Tel: 01522 876000
Fax: 01522 876200
Email: enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include : The School of Construction, classrooms and workshops.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Lincoln.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lincoln Central.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 6m (12ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the Plumbing and Joinery Workshop entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the Plumbing and Joinery Workshop 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.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is barrier entry to the car park.
The barriers are raised after 17.30 to allow access for evening classes.
Outside Access (Plumbing & Joinery Workshops Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
This entrance gives level access to the workshops only.
Outside Access (Carpentry & Joinery Workshop Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
This entrance also gives access to the Brickwork, Painting, Decorating and Plastering Workshops.
There is another entrance from the car park to these workshops. However, this is for staff only.
Level Change (Plumbing, Carpentry & Joinery Workshop Entrances)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrances.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is also a further moderate ramp located just inside the Carpentry & Joinery Worshop entrance (shown in photograph 2).
Outside Access (Professional & Technical Classrooms Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
This entrance gives level access to the Professional and Technical classrooms only.
Level Change (Professional & Technical Classrooms Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Brickwork Workshop Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Brickwork Workshop 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.
The ramp has handrails both sides.
Reception (School of Construction)
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Plumbing & Joinery Workshops)
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Plumbing & Joinery Workshops)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located between the workshops and the assessment room.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
To bypass these steps, level access between rooms is via the external entrances.
Please see the outside access for the Professional and Technical classrooms and the Plumbing and Joinery Workshop.
Inside Access (Brickwork, Decorating & Plastering Workshops)
There is not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
The 1st floor has rooms accessed via a balcony walkway.
The balcony contains several areas accessible by easy and moderate ramps.
The photographs show the balcony area and one of the classrooms available.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
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 Computer Room T134 on the second floor.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located within the brick workshop.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 55m (60yd) from the Carpentry & Joinery Workshop 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).
Level Change (First Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the balcony and classrooms.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located between the balcony and classrooms.
There are 7 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is also a moderate ramp, 119 cm wide, with handrails both sides, leading to the Brickwork classroom (shown in photograph 2).
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 71m (77yd) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the 1st floor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 80cm (2ft 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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 50cm (1ft 7in).
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 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 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is another adapted toilet available on the balcony above the Brick Workshop which doubles as a female toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the 1st floor.
The female and male toilets are 71m (77yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are standard staff toilets available on the 1st floor.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 2.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
