You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

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

You are on Parking. Skip to the next section.

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.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

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.

Collapse all Expand all

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

You are on Level Change (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

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 step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

You are on Outside Access (Accessible Entrance). Skip to the next section.

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.

You are on Level Change (Accessible Entrance). Skip to the next section.

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 permanent.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The ramp continues just inside the entrance.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

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

You are on Level Change (Inside Access). Skip to the next section.

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 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 step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

Collapse all Expand all

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

You are on Other Floors. Skip to the next section.

Other Floors

Collapse all Expand all

• 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.

You are on Standard Shower. Skip to the next section.

Standard Shower

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

Collapse all Expand all

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

You are on Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• 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
  • 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• 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.