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Disabled Access Guide for Wroxham Building
Main Campus
Ipswich Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 2LJ
Tel: 01603 773311
Fax: 01603 773301
Textphone: 01603 773678
Email: information@ccn.ac.uk
Web: http://www.ccn.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include : The City Restaurant, Finance Office and Solutions Hair Salon.
Related link City Restaurant.
Related link Finance Office.
Related link Solutions Hair Salon.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Norwich.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Norwich.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Visitors)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is located in front of the Norwich 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 17 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 168m (184yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 199m (217yd) 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 a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the main entrance to the Norwich Building.
The drop off point is several bays with a 30 minute time limit, shown in photograph 2.
Parking (Students)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
The car park is located next to the Norfolk Building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is loose chippings.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Student parking is pay and display.
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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 6 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.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-UG-G-1-2.
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 1m x 1.7m (3ft 3in x 5ft 6in).
The clear door width is 85cm.
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 bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lower and upper ground levels served by this lift are external walkways.
The ground, 1st and 2nd floors are the internal floors of the building.
Outside Access (City Restaurant Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
This entrance opens directly into the City Restaurant located on the 1st floor of the building.
Level Change (City Restaurant 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.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is 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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The photograph shows 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 bright.
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.
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 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the 2nd floor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 155cm x 230cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
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 and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the 2nd floor.
The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
