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About

• The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
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• This residential college is made up of 1 building.
• There are step-free standard rooms.
• Blair Hall has 6 levels.
  The levels are signed as B, E, 1, 2, 3, 3R and 4R.
  There is 1 elevator and 1 stairway.
• Stairway A leads into Blair Arch on the upper levels.
  The elevator can also be used to access Blair Arch.

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Getting Inside

• The building makes up part of a courtyard.
  There is stepped access from the courtyard to the west of the building, to the left of entrance A.
  There is level approach to the entrances from the courtyard.
• There are 9 entrances that are stepped and one that has level access.
  Entrance A provides level access from the courtyard.
• The entrances are signed 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and A (accessible entrance).
• Entrance A provide access to the elevator on level 1 of the building, which provides step-free access to the other levels within the building.
• All entrances have manual doors.
• There is circulation between the stairways A, 4 and 5 on the first floor and second floor.
  There is no circulation between the other stairways on these levels.
  There is access between all stairways on levels B and 3.

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Getting Around

• There is access between all stairways on level B.
  There are slopes along the corridor on level B with a 5% gradient
  There is no step-free access from entrance A to any of the stairways on level 1.
  There is access from the elevator into stairways 4 and 5 on level 2.
  There is access between all stairways on level 3.
  There are slopes along the corridor on level 3 with gradients of 11%.
• Corridors have frequent structural obstructions reducing the width to 47in (120cm) or less.
• The elevator provides level access to all of levels B and 3, Blair Tower areas 3R and 4R, as well as a large part of level 2.
• There is step-free access between entrance A and the elevator on level 1.
  There are steps between entrance A and the rest of level 1 which cannot be overcome via the elevator.
• The flooring along the basement corridor is hard, smooth and shiny.
  There is carpeted or hard, smooth laminate flooring around the other corridors of the building.
• There is a small seating area near the elevator on level 2 and seating area with stepped access on level 3.
• There is limited wayfinding signage in circulation routes within the hall which has tactile and Braille markings.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

• There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
• Restrooms with adaptations are located along the level 2 corridor near stairway 5 and along the level B corridor.
• The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
• The shower facilities which have adaptations are located along the level 2 corridor near stairway 5.
• Step-free male and female restrooms are located on levels B, 2 and 3.
• Standard shower facilities are located on levels B, 2 and 3.

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Parking

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• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • There is standard parking along University Place.

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Entrance (A)

• This entrance is located in the Blair Archway.
• This entrance gives access to level 1 and the elevator.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 3ft 3in (98cm).
• The door has a high color contrast.
• There is a second manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The second door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 3ft 1in (94cm).
• The second door has a high color contrast.
• There is step-free level access via elevator as you enter the entrance.
• There are 5 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails cover all steps.
• The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
• The 5 steps provide access to level 1.
  Access to the elevator is step-free. The elevator does not overcome the steps on level 1 and does not provides access to any level 1 facilities.

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Elevator

• The elevator is located to your left after entering via entrance A.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, E, 1, 2, 3, 3R and 4R.
• The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have a high color contrast.
• The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• The elevator door has a low color contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 2ft 11in (90cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 9in x 4ft 3in (174cm x 130cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have a high color contrast.
• The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
• This elevator only accesses entrance A on Level 1 it does not overcome the level 1 Entrance internal stepped level change.
  This means there is no level access to any stairways on level 1.

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Stairway

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, 1, 2, 3, 3R and 4R.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
• The handrails cover all steps.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
• Lighting levels are even.
• The stairway described is located inside entrance A.

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Communal Facilities

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• Kitchen View
  • The kitchen is located off the corridor on level B.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
  • A height adjustable work surface is available.
  • There is a knee recess under the lowered work surface.
  • There are low level cupboards.
  • There are chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and tables in this area.
  • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels are even.
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located along the level B corridor.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Level 2 - Male - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 21yd 2ft (20m) from the elevator on level 2 near stairway 5.
  • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
  • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 5ft 1in (155cm x 154cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 2ft 6in (155cm x 76cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (90cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
  • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The WC seat is 1ft 7in (48cm) from the floor.
  • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
  • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The toilet paper dispenser is 3ft 5in (104cm) from the floor.
  • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
  • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low color contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser outside the stall.
  • The paper towel dispenser has a low color contrast.
  • There is a mirror that has been angled for ease of use.
  • The stall has a wastebasket.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 4ft 11in (150cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.

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Shower with Adaptations (Level 2 - Male Restrooms)

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• Location and Access View
  • There is stepped access into the facility.
  • There is 1 step.
  • The height of the highest step is 4in (9cm).
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • There is a grab bar for the shower.
  • The grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.