Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Meeting rooms, staff offices, prayer rooms, The Retreat (Chaplaincy).
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Sheffield.
- The venue is not 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.
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.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Collegiate Library/Saunders Building Car Park.
- The car park is located in front of Collegiate Library and Saunders Building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Collegiate Crescent.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The standard parking bays on Collegiate Crescent are not marked into individual bays.
- There is space for 10+ vehicles to park on College Crescent.
- The width of the parking bays is 196cm.
- 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 any designated parking space at Collegiate Campus.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
Level Change (Main 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.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Heart of the Campus Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Collegiate Crescent.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There is level access to the building from the Blue Badge bays to the right of the building.
Entrance (Heart of the Campus Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, leading from Heart of the Campus.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to Room 213.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- This level change is shown in photographs 5 and 6.
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Getting Around
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- 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 high 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 rooms 203 and 216.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located at the rear of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a landing.
- There is an additional staircase ahead as you enter the building, giving access to Levels 0 and 1. The additional staircase has handrails on both sides (photographs 4, 5 and 6).
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 221 to 223, and The Retreat (Chaplaincy).
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Comments
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- The stairs have a handrail on right to the first landing, and then a handrail on the left.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 142cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 loop 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 medium.
Prayer Room
- Prayer Rooms are available on Level 1 (rooms 212 and 214).
- The door to enter the prayer room is single, opens away from you (push) and is heavy.
- The clear width of the door opening is 79cm.
- There is a bookcase in the room.
- There are prayer mats in the room.
- There are seats in the room.
- The seats do not have armrests.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on Level 0, at the rear of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 216cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 124cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 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 a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on Level 1, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The standard female and male toilets also contain Wudu washing facilities.
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.