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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include IT Laboratories, teaching rooms, meeting rooms, Information Works, Eric's Cafe, Department of Biosciences and Chemistry STEM Laboratory.
• Related link The Owen Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-hallam-university/access-guides/the-owen-building
• Related link Atrium.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-hallam-university/access-guides/atrium
• Related link Surrey Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-hallam-university/access-guides/surrey-building

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Sheffield.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a strict Permit to Park policy on all campuses.
  • First priority for permits is given to staff and students with disabilities.
  • Pre-booked visitor parking is available in the Stoddart Building car park at City Campus.

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Outside Access (Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the walkway via Surrey/Atrium Level 2.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives direct access to Level 2 of the Eric Mensforth and Sheaf Buildings.
  • Access to this entrance is via the Surrey Building Lift.

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Outside Access (Sheaf Street Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Sheaf Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Pond Street Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, on Pond Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Other Floors (Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre Atrium)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 209cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 10in).
• There are 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 lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The door width on Level 1 is 90cm.
  • The door width on Level 2 is 120cm.

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Lift (Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre Atrium Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the atrium, on the Level 1 mezzanine.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre Atrium lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 137cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is an easy ramp in front of the door at the lower level.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the foyer, ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1725kg.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the Owen Building main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 203cm x 164cm (6ft 8in x 5ft 5in).
• 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 lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all levels except Level 5.
  • There are 4 identical lifts in this location.
  • The lift controls are on a touchscreen in the lift lobbies (photograph 4).
  • After selecting the destination floor the screen displays which lift to use.
  • The height to the top of the touchscreen is 116cm.

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Lift (Surrey Building Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond the Surrey Building Pond Street entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Pond Street entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is the access to the Eric Mensforth, Sheaf and Hertha Ayrton STEM centre.
  • This lift gives access to level 0 of the Harmer Building.

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Entrance (Level 1 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 1, on the left hand side of the foyer as you exit the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre Atrium platform lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).

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Entrance (Level 2 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 2, ahead as you enter the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the Department of Biosciences and Chemistry STEM Laboratory only and the link bridge to Level 2 of the Sheaf Building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Hearing loops are located in the teaching rooms.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are L, 0 and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the centre of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 19m from the Level 1 entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • Access to Level L is staff only.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the centre of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are L, 0, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Level 1 entrance around to the right past the toilet area.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 122cm (4ft 5in x 4ft).
• 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 lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift requires a swipe card to access levels L and 2.

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Accessible Toilet (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Level 1 entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead on the left as you enter the Level 1 entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 237cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 9in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (Level 0 - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 0, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 158cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 2in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead to the left as you enter the Level 1 entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Level 1 entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are male and female toilets on Level 0 to the left as you exit the lift.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.