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James Chadwick Building

The University of Manchester, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9SS

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • James Chadwick Building has two entrances. Both entrances provide step-free level access to the ground floor with automatic doors.
    There are some bollards, with a high colour contrast, on the approach to the building at both entrances.
  • The entrances are not named (signed as James Chadwick Building).

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There is a resting area in lobby with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are some manual doors to access stairwells and corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, 2 and 4 floors.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on floor 3 in the universal toilets.
  • The male toilet facilities are located on floors 1, 3 and 4.
  • The female toilet facilities are located on floors ground, 2 and 4.
  • The gender neutral toilet facilities are located on floor 3.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on floor 1.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 247cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low colour contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 105cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located round to the left as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the front accessible entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, 1, 2, 3 and 4 floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 132cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and an audible announcer.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located around to the left as you enter the building.
  • The ground, 1, 2, 3 and 4 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the left as you enter the building.
    • The distance from the front accessible entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 190cm (width) x 196cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.