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Disabled Access Guide for Engineering 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 |
The opening times are for the general office.
Lectures can run between 08.00 and 18.00.
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 not 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.
There are no designated parking bays in front of this building.
The photograph shows the area of general parking at the front of the building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
On the right as you face the entrance is a revolving door.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right as you enter the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.05m (3ft 3in x 3ft 5in).
The clear door width is 91cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does 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.
they are at a height of 150cm
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
A key is required to access floors 1 and 2, which is where the lecture theatres are located.
The key is obtained from the general office.
The general office is located on floor 5.
There is an additional lift which gives access to the labs in South Block.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
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.
Theatre / Opera House
There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit behind the patron.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
There are lecture theatres on the 1st and 2nd floors.
The lecture theatres have tiered seating and wheelchair users would sit at the front.
Hearing loops are available in both lecture theatres.
The photograph shows the entrance to the lecture theatre on the 1st floor.
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 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the left of the foyer, as you enter the building.
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 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 225cm (7ft 10in x 7ft 4in).
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 145cm (4ft 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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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 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 103cm (3ft 4in) 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 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 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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the left as you enter the building.
The female toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the left as you enter the building.
The male toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard unisex toilets for staff only on floors 3 to 10.
The student toilets are all on the ground floor.
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.
