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Disabled Access Guide for University House (Birmingham Business School)
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.business.bham.ac.uk
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Introduction
University House is the home of the Birmingham Business School, services/facilities within the building include staff offices, seminar and lecture rooms, computer clusters, common room space, meeting rooms and small catering servery with dining area.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the Edgbaston campus, opposite the Guild Building and East Gate, across Edgbaston Park Road.
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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5m (11ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 27m (29yd) from the main 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 patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Apart from the designated parking bays all other space in the car park is required for service access and deliveries.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 136cm (4ft 5in) wide.
The doors are push pad operated.
There are a set of manual doors to the side of the automatic doors.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading down to the entrance.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Most areas can be accessed via lift to the upper floors.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the main corridor on all floors.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the main corridor on all floors.
There are 3 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.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is low.
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 off the main corridor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.38m (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
The clear door width is 86cm.
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 low.
There is an alternative lift along the corridor on the right as you enter and this lift should be used to access that end of the building.
The lift has similar specifications.
Level Change (First and Second Floor Corridors)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the main corridor.
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 are two similar lifts in the building at opposite ends of the building that overcome the steps.
Which lift to use depends on which side of the building needs accessing.
Level Change (Rooms 147-159 and 241-253)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the first and second floor corridors.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 34m (37yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter and off to the right of the main corridor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 185cm (4ft 1in x 6ft ).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 11in).
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.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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 medium.
There are additional adapted toilets with similar specifications on all other floors.
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 off the main corridor.
The female and male toilets are 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional standard toilets located throughout the building.
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.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
