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Roscoe Building

The University of Manchester, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The Roscoe Building has one entrance which provides step-free level access.
  • The main entrance is not named (signed as Roscoe Building).
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the Ground Floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth.
  • There is no seating in circulation corridors, but there is a mixture of seating in the floor 0 lobby area.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
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  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the Second Floor.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male Basement and Fourth Floor standard toilets, and in the female First floor and Third Floor standard toilets.
  • The male toilet facilities are located on the Basement floor, Second Floor and Fourth Floor..
  • The female toilet facilities are located on the Basement floor, First Floor and Third Floor..
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the Basement.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Rumford Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • There is a swipe card barrier to access this service road.
      The nearest designated Blue Badge bay is approximately 105m from the entrance to the Schuster Building.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, off of Brunswick Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 128cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead after entering the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
  • Some chairs are fixed.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left after entering the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • All floors (-1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 98cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 198cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • The internal button for the Fifth Floor is above 120cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left after entering the building.
  • All floors (-1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the floor 2 corridor at the East end of the building.
    • The distance from the lift is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 205cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 108cm and 143cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.