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Disabled Access Guide for Bennett Building
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
Tel: 0116 252 2522
Fax: 0116 252 2200
Web: http://www.le.ac.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Introduction
The building house the Department of Geology on the ground floor and first floor and the Department of Geography on the 1st floor.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Leicester.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leicester.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
There is general parking available within the grounds of the University.
Parking is available to permit holders only.
Blue Badge holders need to apply for a permit.
Students are encouraged not to bring cars onto the campus.
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 single width.
The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.
There are also automatic, double doors with a width of 170cm, to the right as you face the entrance.
There are 3 medium steps with handrails on the right between both sets of doors.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the right as you face 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 114cm (3ft 8in).
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 clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used throughout the building.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Arrangements can be made for charging scooters or wheelchairs, please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk in the first instance.
Level Change (Entrance Foyer)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the right as you enter.
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 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the left of the ramp.
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 medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are in the centre.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Other Floors (Foyer)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Other Floors (Ground Floor Corridor)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-LG-G.
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.
Other Floors (Spiral)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional research rooms.
This staircase is a spiral staircase.
Lift (Main)
The lift is located opposite the stairs to the lower ground floor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-LG-G-1.
The lift is 30m (33yd) from the main 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).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
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 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.
Lift (Lower Ground Floor)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located as you exit the lift.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the lift entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.3m (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 84cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
Level Change (Lower Ground Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the left after lecture room 3.
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 128cm (4ft 2in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the right of the ramp.
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 not have handrails.
The photographs show the steps and ramp leading from the lifts and toilets area and the steps in front of the research laboratory, located on the lower ground floor.
Inside Access (Bennett Link)
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The Bennett Link is an adjoining walkway between Bennett and Adrian buildings.
There is no direct access from the Adrian Building via the link without a suitably activated swipe card.
The photograph on the right shows the entrance to the Bennett Link form the lower ground floor of Bennett Building.
The doors open towards you, are double, heavy and have a width of 140cm.
Level Change (Bennett Link)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located midway through the Bennett Link.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located on the lower ground floor.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
There is a deep step to access the shower.
The shower has a fixed shower head and twist/turn controls.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, opposite the lift entrance.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the reception offices.
The door opens outwards.
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 176cm x 300cm (5ft 9in x 9ft 10in).
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 102cm (3ft 4in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is 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 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 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 106cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 4in) 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 and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
The female and male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the lift entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
A BSL interpreter can be arranged as required.
Documents can be created in Braille on request.
Please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk for further information.
