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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include SHU Wellbeing Service, Student Health, Sheffield Hallam Active, Finance Department, Admissions and UK Student Recruitment, Department of the Natural and Built Environment, teaching rooms, staff offices, gymnasium.

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  • This building can be accessed from the Owen Building Main Entrance via the Atrium.

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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.

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  • Opening times vary..

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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 not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 358cm x 458cm (11ft 9in x 15ft).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Owen Building main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Owen Building main 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 block paving.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Level 1 Owen)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 1 from Owen Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Surrey Building level 1.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Surrey'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 70cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The second set of doors are power assisted.

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Level Change (Owen Level 1 Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the corridor from the Owen lift foyer to the entrance.

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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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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter through the Pond Street entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Pond Street 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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase to the right hand side of the building.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the gymnasium.

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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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  • 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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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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  • 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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Entrance (Level 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 2.
  • This entrance gives access to Surrey Level 2.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Surrey Level 2'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.

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Entrance (Level 3)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 3.
  • This entrance gives access to Surrey Level 3.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Surrey Level 3'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a similar entrance on Level 4 and Level 5.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Level 3)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on Level 3 directly ahead and to the left from the Owen Building entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access Level 3 of the Harmer, Surrey and Howard Buildings.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on Level 3 directly ahead from the Owen Building entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access Level 3 of the Harmer, Surrey and Howard Buildings.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Shared Section (Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Level 4 and 5))

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Entrance (Admissions Reception Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 4, in the Atrium.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.

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Reception (Admissions Reception)

• The Admissions Reception is located to the left as you enter the Admissions Reception entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Admissions Reception entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Reception (Finance - level 2)

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Atrium Level 2 entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.

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• Comments View
  • The Finance desk is located on Level 2, and can be accessed through the Surrey Building.

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Accessible Toilet (Level 5)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the right hand corridor of the building as you exit the lift.
  • There are similar toilets in the same location on all levels.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 234cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 8in).
  • 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 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 the left.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 cannot 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
• 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 poor 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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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are female and male toilet facilities on Levels 1, 3, and 5.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 5, to the right hand side of the building as you enter via the Atrium Level 5 entrance.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 21m from the Atrium Level 5 entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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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.