Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Faculty of Life Sciences and Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Neuroscience and Immunology departments.
- Related link Core Technology Facility.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/core-technology-facility
- Related link Michael Smith Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/michael-smith-building
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- This building is linked to the Core Technology Facility and the Michael Smith Building on the third floor.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Manchester.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Manchester Oxford Road.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Car Park G Extension)
- 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 are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 520cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 44m (48yd) from the 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 tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- The car park is for permit holders and Blue Badge holders only until 16.00 Monday - Friday.
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 doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in) wide.
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- The automatic door is push pad operated, and requires a University Swipe Card to operate.
- Manual revolving doors are also available here.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- Photograph 1 shows the turnstile and door leading from the reception area to the main part of the building.
- The turnstile requires a University Swipe Card to access.
- The door, which is 110cm wide, can only be unlocked by reception.
- There are bridge links on the third floor to the Michael Smith Building and the Core Technology Facility, both of which have automatic doors.
- The link to the Core Technology Facility is via a moderate ramp, shown in photograph 2.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- The details here are for the main stairs, next to the main lifts.
- Photograph 2 shows the steps leading up to the Atrium on the 1st floor.
- These only have a handrail on the left hand side going up.
- There are stairs at the centre and rear of the Atrium.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left, past the turnstile and door.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
- The lift is 15m (16yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 137cm (4ft 10in x 4ft 6in).
- 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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- There is an identical lift just past this, by the main stairs, shown in photograph 2. This can be used as a fire evacuation lift.
Lift (Goods Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the far side of the building from the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
- The lift is 70m (77yd) from main entrance.
- The clear door width is 209cm (6ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 194cm x 280cm (6ft 4in x 9ft 2in).
- 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The controls are between 92 - 120 cm high.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Level Change (Atrium Raised Area)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the far end of the Atrium, on the 1st floor.
- There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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- These steps lead to a raised seating area.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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.
- The accessible toilet is 7m (22ft 12in) from the man entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the reception foyer, to the right of the reception desk as you face it.
- There is level access to the 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 214cm (4ft 0in x 7ft 0in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is an identical toilet in the main part of the ground floor, except it has the alarm cord tied up amd a larger cubicle as it contains a wheel in shower.
- There are also identical toilets on floors 1-4, next to the central stairs.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the far ground floor adapted toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located along the corridor opposite the main lifts.
- The female and male toilets are 28m (31yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located on the ground floor, next to the main lifts.
- Unisex toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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- There are also standard male, female and unisex toilets available on floors 1-4, by the central stairs.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the main ground floor toilet area.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Info
- Staff do 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 generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.