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Kilburn Building

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Access Guide

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Overview

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with level access.
  • The building has two entrances.
    The main/accessible entrance is off the courtyard next to Oxford Road.
    There is an alternative entrance with level access to the right hand side of the building, opposite University Place.
    There is a step-free level entrance with level access via internal link bridge from the IT Building on the first floor.
  • The accessible entrance is not named (signed as Kilburn Building).
    The alternative entrance is not named or signed.
  • The accessible entrance is step-free via a short slope with a steep gradient.
  • The alternative entrance has step-free level access with manual double doors which may be difficult to open.

Getting Around

  • There are numerous sets of stairs and steps throughout the building.
    It is possible to overcome all steps once inside the building.
    All doors on circulation routes are automatic or push pad activated.
    Some automatic doors are key card activated.
  • There is a long slope with a steep gradient towards the front of the building to access services on the lower first floor.
    The slope is also used to overcome steps to the social space on the lower first floor.
    There is a slope with a slight gradient on the lower first floor towards the rear of the building between the lift and the access corridor.
    There is a long slope with a slight gradient towards the rear of the building to access further services on the lower first floor.
    There are steps between the lower first floor and the first floor for access to the lower and upper levels of Lecture Theatre 1.1, and further areas on the first floor, including the link bridge to the IT Building.
  • There is a long steep slope to overcome steps on the first floor.
    There are steps between the staff and post-graduate common room and the courtyard on the first floor.
    There is a stair lift to overcome steps for access to room 1.19 on the first floor.
  • There is a short ramp with a steep gradient for access from the main access corridor to rooms 2.43, 2.47 and 2.49 on the second floor.
    There is a further ramp with a steep gradient for access to rooms 2.65 and 2.67 on the second floor.
  • Floor surfaces are largely carpeted throughout although there is shiny flooring in some corridors, and some flooring that is patterned.
  • There is seating with and without armrests, booths, high chairs, and sofas at points throughout the building.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors on the first floor to access the upper level of Lecture Theatre 1.1 from other areas on the first floor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the female and male standard toilets on the ground and second floors.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on all floors.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the male standard toilets on the ground floor, and in the female and male standard toilets on the first floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in room 2.51 on the second floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Accessible)

  • This entrance is located to the side of the building, opposite Crawford House.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low colour contrast.

Lift (Platform Stairwell 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right after the accessible entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and lower first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • The control button marked G is for the ground floor, and the control button marked 1 is for the lower first floor.

Lift (Platform Stairwell 5)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the left of the building.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the platform lift after the accessible entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a platform lift.
  • The lower first floor, first floor and second floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 99cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor, lower first floor, first floor and second floor 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 tactile markings and a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 180cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 210cm (width) x 300cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

Stairs (Stairwell 1)

  • The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead after the accessible entrance.
  • The ground floor and the lower first floor 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 handrails do not extend 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.

Stairs (Stairwell 5)

  • The stairs surveyed are located towards the left of the building.
  • The lower first floor, the first floor, and the second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The central flights onto the first floor have shallow height steps that are 12cm high.
    The central flights onto the first floor have deep steps that have a depth of 33cm.
    There are stairs to the rear of the building with access to the ground floor, the lower first floor, and the first floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead after the accessible entrance, on the right.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 96cm.
    • 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 166cm (width) x 198cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 108cm 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 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no 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 low colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor to the rear of the building.
    • The distance from the main lift is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 184cm (width) x 168cm (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 128cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 53cm 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 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • 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 high colour contrast.