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Introduction

• Related link Mansfield Cooper Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/mansfield-cooper-building-manchester

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advisory and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 275 7512.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• This website contains information on how to apply to the University of Manchester, obtaining a university prospectus and attending open days.
• To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 275 2888.
• Email: [email protected].

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Manchester.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest National Rail station is Manchester Oxford Road.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park E.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Cecil Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There are manual revolving doors to the right of the main entrance, as shown in photograph 2.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the left as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase on the far right of the building, as shown in photographs 3 and 4.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the basement floor toilets.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1200kg.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 162cm (4ft 12in x 5ft 4in).
• 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 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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Opening Times (Library)

• Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located left on exiting the lift on the fourth floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Library Entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• This is by lift.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes ergonomic chairs are available .

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Toilet with Adaptations

• The nearest accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the Mansfield Cooper Building, 8m from the lift exit on the left.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets can be found on the fourth floor of the Mansfield Cooper Building, 10m from the library entrance.