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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Directorate of Estates and Facilities.

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Parking

• The Car Park F is located on Dilworth Street on the far side of the Whitworth Park Halls from this building.
• Please see the guide for the Car Park F for more details.
• There are also standard on street parking bays available to the side of the building on Denmark Street.
• These are for a maximum of two hours.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Aberdeen Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • A code is required to access this entrance.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Accessible 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 moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • The ramp continues just inside the entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the rear of the ground floor.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the rear of the building.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The steps lead into rooms G.10, G.10B and the kitchen.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the offices on the first floor.
• Comments View
  • There are several sets of stairs in this building.

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Standard Shower

• There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • The shower is located on the first floor, next to the female toilets.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located just inside the main entrance.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 262cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on the first floor.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
  • The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.