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COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include IT Labs and teaching rooms.
• Related link Kilburn Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/kilburn-building-manchester

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  • This building can also be accessed from the Kilburn Building.

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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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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.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is at the rear of Kilburn Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 550cm (13ft 1in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 38m (42yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) 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 block 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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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located opposite University Place.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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  • This entrance can be made double width manually.
  • A swipe card is required to use this entrance.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Inside Access

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

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  • Photograph 2 shows the bridge, 192 cm wide, linking level 4 with the first floor of the Kilburn Building. The doors leading to the bridge are 133 cm wide and are push pad operated automatic doors which open towards you.
  • There are also automatic doors leading into Room 406 on level 4.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 - 4.
  • 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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  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are Rooms 207 - 211 on Level 2 at the front of the building. These are not accessible from the lift.
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  • There are 9 steps between Levels 2, 3 and 4.
  • These stairs are located next to the Building Reception. Then is a similar set of stairs next to the lift.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the corridor from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 - 4.
• The lift is 24m (26yd) 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 120cm x 158cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 2in).
• There are 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • There is a moderate ramp, 80 cm wide, in front of the lift on Level 1.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 1, behind the lift.
  • There is 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 236cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 9in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • 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 shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
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  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • There is also a shower in the adapted toilet, accessed by a deep step.
  • There is also an adapted toilet available on level 3 (shown in photograph 2), which has the transfer space on the left and a functional alarm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the coridorr leading from the main entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located iin the coridorr leading from the main entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • These toilets contain cubicles with grabrails fitted.
  • There are also standard male and female toilets available on Level 3.

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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.