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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 Piccadilly.

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Introduction

• The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The School of Mathematics and the National Grid High Voltage Research Centre are located in this building.
• The building is open 24 hours a day, with an appropriate swipe card.

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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.

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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 Lower B level, next to the lift.
  • The female toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the Lower B level, next to the lift.
  • The male toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are standard female toilets at the far end of the Upper B level.
  • There are standard male toilets at the far end of the Upper A Level.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• On street Blue Badge parking is located on Sackville Street.

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• Comments View
  • There is also parking available in the multi storey car park on Sackville Street.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 122cm (4ft 0in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 122cm (4ft 0in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance opens into the Upper B level of the building.

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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 steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 5m (16ft 5in) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets on the Lower B level.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 186cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 81cm (2ft 8in) high.
• 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Lower A, Upper A, Lower B, Upper B and C.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Lower A, Upper A, Lower B, Upper B, C.
• The lift is 12m (13yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 168cm (4ft 10in x 5ft 6in).
• 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 not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.