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Disabled Access Guide for 52 Pritchatts Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
Related link Gisbert Kapp Building.
This building houses the School of Health & Population Sciences Nursing and Physiotherapy.
The facilities include staff offices, seminar rooms, practical training spaces, and a computer suite.
This building is linked to the Gisbert Knapp Building. Both buildings share the same entrances.
Location
The venue is situated to the North East of the centre of the Edgbaston campus.
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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.4m x 4.5m (7ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
There is also a car park at the rear of the building (shown in photograph 2), which has a loose chippings surface and no designated Blue Badge bays.
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 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.
The second set of doors open towards you.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the bridge leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Rear 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Level Change (Access From Rear Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the main foyer and the ground floor.
There are 15+ 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.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Access From Rear Entrance)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right as you enter the rear entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the rear entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 1.32m (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 87cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
52 Pritchatts Road is internally linked to the Gisbert Kapp Building.
Gisbert Kapp Building can be accessed via the ground floor.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4.
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 steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the ground floor corridor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.65m x 2m (5ft 4in x 6ft 6in).
The clear door width is 118cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are 120-140cm in height.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Reception (Nursing and Physiotherapy)
The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
This reception is located on the second floor.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor next to the lift.
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 twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 190cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 2in).
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 106cm (3ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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 not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 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 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 medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the ground floor corridor.
The female toilets are 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the ground floor next to the lift.
The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional standard toilets located throughout the building on all floors.
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.
