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Disabled Access Guide for Town House
Penrhyn Road Campus
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 Spirituality and Faith Centre, the Sustainability Hub, the Student Advisory Service, the Faculty of Engineering and general teaching rooms.
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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 have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.7m (11ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The designated parking is located in the side car park between the Town House and the main campus building.
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 111cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 132cm (4ft 3in) wide.
The 2nd set of doors are push pad operated, and open towards you.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right hand side as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 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 the right going up.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
Level Change (Car Park Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located next to the designated parking bays.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
This entrance opens into the corridor at the rear of the Town House.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Photograph 2 shows the entrance to the prayer rooms located on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-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.
Floor plan:
Ground Floor: Student Advisory Service Room and Centrally Programmed Teaching Rooms.
1st Floor: Centrally Programmed Teaching Rooms, Boardroom and the Sustainability Hub.
2nd Floor: Faculty of Engineering and Student Office.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located right of the corridor via the front entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 2.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.45m (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet (Ground Floor)
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 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the Student Advisory Service Room.
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 180cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet (Ground Floor)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located next to the Student Advisory Service Room.
The female toilets are 14m (15yd) from the 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 next to the Student Advisory Service Room.
The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the 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.
Photograph 2 shows the Wudhu washing facilities, located outside the prayer rooms on the ground floor.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The student office is open Monday to Friday 1000-16.00.
