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Disabled Access Guide for 46 Park Place
Cardiff University
Cardiff
Wales
CF10 3BB
Tel: 02920 874 000
Fax: 02920 874 000
Email: enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Cardiff.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cathys.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is surrounding the building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is concrete.
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.
The area to the front and right of the building has a concrete surface.
The rest of the car park is unsurfaced.
The car park is for permit holders only.
There are also on street short stay pay and display parking bays available on Park Place in front of the building.
For more details of parking around the university, please see the University Website Directions Page.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the right hand site of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
This entrance gives access to the lower part of floor 0, at the rear of the building.
Level Change (Side 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.
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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 104cm (3ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located towards the rear of floor 0.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The steps lead down to the Training Room and toilet from the main entrance.
They can be overcome by using the side entrance.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices and the Wales Governance Centre.
The stairs between floors 0-1 has a handrail on the right hand side going up.
The stairs to floor 2 have the handrail on the left hand side.
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 12m (13yd) from the side entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the opposite end of the lowered part of floor 0 from the side entrance.
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 inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 268cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 9in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 9in).
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 tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 122cm (4ft ) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
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 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 poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the landing between floor 0-1.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the landing between floors 1-2.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
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.
