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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.

Comments View
- Opening times vary..

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.

Comments View
- This Pennine Lecture Theatre is located on level 2 of the Atrium Building and is part of the Howard Building.

Outside Access (Pennine Lecture Theatre Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on level 2 of the Atrium Building.
There is not level access into the venue.
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 198cm (6ft 6in).

Level Change (Pennine Lecture Theatre Main Entrance)

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There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
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 the right going up.
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Inside Access

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

Lecture Theatre(s)

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Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
There is space for an assistance dog.
There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
The steps have handrails on the left going up.
There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

Comments View
- There are 2 entrances with 2 sets of doors to access the lecture theatre.
- The seats have swing away writing areas.
- The height of the swing away writing areas is 67cm.

Lift (Pennine Lecture Theatre Lift)

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
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 lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 127cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 2in).
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 not 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.

Comments View
- This lift gives access to the front of the lecture theatre for step free access to the speaker's area on Level 1.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- 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 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on Level 2, in the foyer in front of the Lecture Theatre.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 197cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
- 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 not 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 2, in the foyer in front of the Lecture Theatre.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.