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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:30.
• Saturday 10:30 - 18:00.
• Sunday 10:30 - 18:00.

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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 mainline station is Sheffield.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 300cm (8ft 2in x 9ft 10in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • 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 or any designated space for visitors on Collegiate Crescent.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Pond Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the front of the building.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building, in the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).

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Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • There are security barriers to the left of the reception desk, leading into the gym.
  • The width of the standard barriers is 66cm.
  • There is a wide barrier.
  • The width of the wide barrier is 91cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the right hand side of the building, including the changing areas.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • This level change is shown in photographs 4 and 5.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the free weights area.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • This level change is shown in photographs 6 and 7.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the male changing room.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • This level change is shown in photographs 8 and 9.
  • There are not 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the fitness suite.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Central Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the centre right of the building.
• 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 lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 loop 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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Lift (Free Weights Area Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you exit the Central Platform Lift.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Central Platform Lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 loop 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 is a moderate ramp in front of the lower entrance to the lift (shown in photograph 3).

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the left of the main reception area.
  • The fitness suite is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite has attained IFI level three.
  • A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is available.
  • For example: treadmill, upright cycle, recumbent cycle and upper body ergometer.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet cubicle.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Female Changing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right hand side of the building.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Central Platform Lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Changing Room (Male Changing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the front right of the building.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Male Changing Room steps.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located inside the standard changing rooms.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Level Change (Standard Shower)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading into the shower area.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear right of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 207cm (5ft 12in x 6ft 9in).
  • There is 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 84cm (2ft 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 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.
  • 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 47cm (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).
• 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 good.
  • 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 medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the female changing room.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 9m from the Central Platform Lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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.