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About

• The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
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• Wallace Hall is a large 'L' shaped building with 4 levels.
• There is 1 elevator and 3 stairways within the building.
• The levels are signed as levels LL, 1, 2 and 3.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• Wallace Hall has 4 entrances, 1 entrance provides step-free level access.
• Some entrances are signed as being accessible and have been detailed in this guide.
• The accessible entrance on Shapiro Walk provides step-free level access to level 1 and the elevator.
• 2 entrances provide access via stepped access, the other entrance provides access via a ramp with a gradient of 8%. Doors at these entrances are manual.

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Getting Around

• It is possible to bypass all stairways once inside by using the elevators meaning there is step-free level access throughout the building.
• Levels LL, 1, 2 and 3 all are carpeted, with level 1 having some hard and smooth flooring by the entrance.
• There are resting areas along some circulation routes and in lobby areas with a mixture of seating types available.
• Wayfinding signage is limited but all rooms are signed with tactile and Braille markings.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

• There are 7 restrooms with adaptations.
• Restrooms with adaptations are located to the rear of the building on each level.
• The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
• Step-free male and female restrooms are located to the rear of the building on each level.

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Rooms and Services Available

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• Other Rooms/Services View
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Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of Wallace Hall.
• This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 4ft (122cm).
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 4ft (122cm).
• The width of the opening is 5ft 12in (182cm).
• The doors have a high color contrast.
• There is a second set of automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 5ft 12in (182cm).
• The second doors have a high color contrast.

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Stairway (Stair 2)

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
• Lighting levels are low.

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Elevator

• The elevator is located ahead from the accessible entrance on Level 1.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are LL, 1, 2 and 3.
• 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 low color contrast.
• The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• The elevator door has a high color contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 9in x 5ft 2in (205cm x 157cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium color contrast.
• The elevator is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Level 3 - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the elevator.
  • 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 (85cm).
  • The door has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 8ft x 6ft 9in (245cm x 205cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 3in x 6ft 7in (159cm x 201cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left 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 for the WC.
  • 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 6in (107cm) from the floor.
  • The sink is 2ft 7in (80cm) from the floor.
  • The sink faucet type is lever.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 3ft 12in (121cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
  • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft 2in (126cm) from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The stall has a wastebasket.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.