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Overview

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• About View
  • The Chapman Building is a medium to large building with 4 floors.
  • The building has 1 main lift.
  • The building has 1 main staircase.
  • The building floors are signed as: Lower Ground, Ground and 1.
  • There is also an upper ground floor and an upper first floor.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The building also has a campus car park nearby.
  • The nearest train station is Salford Crescent.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is sloped.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the accessible entrance at the right side of the building.
• This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor.
• There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slight slope at the main entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • The ground floor, upper ground and first floors have step-free access via lift.
  • the lower ground floor step-free access via platform lift only.
  • Step-free access to the upper first floor from the first floor is via a platform lift.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift, and the first floor to the left from the lift.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift, and the first floor to the left from the lift.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift, and the first floor to the left from the lift.
  • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift, and the first floor to the left from the lift.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptions on the ground floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
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• Seminar Rooms View
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• Spaces View
  • View information on 1.13 - Open Study Space (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the right rear of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the accessible entrance .
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
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  • There is QR code on the parking charges signs throughout the car park
  • The location of this car park is 1006.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Campus Car Park - Irwell Place

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Irwell Place.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • There is QR code on the parking charges signs throughout the car park
  • The location of this car park is 1006.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
  • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 210cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Payment can be made via an app.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Campus Car Park - Peel Newton

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right side of the Peel Building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has very easy ramps.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • There is QR code on the parking charges signs throughout the car park
  • The location of this car park is 1006.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Accessible Entrance

• This entrance is located at the right side of the building.
• 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 a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 166cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 166cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
• The door gives access to the lower ground floor, access to the rest of the building is via the platform lift.

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Platform Lift - Lower Ground Floor

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the accessible entrance.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • The lower ground and ground floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The 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 82cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 91cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is slow moving.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The slope bypasses the steps.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are 2 steps.
• There are no handrails for the steps.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.

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Café

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
• Order and Payment View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located at the rear of the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 116cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 86cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 89cm.
  • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
• Service View
  • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital).
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • The seating area is both inside and outside.
  • The outdoor seating area is uncovered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, long tables and picnic tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift.
• The distance from the platform lift is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground, upper ground and first floors can be 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 weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The 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 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located on the ground floor.
• The ground, upper ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
• There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

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First Floor Lounge

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area is located on the first floor to the right from the lift.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift, and right along the toilets corridor.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the platform lift is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 172cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 188cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 67cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 145cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Though the configuration of rails suggests this is a peninsular transfer toilet, the measurement of the left transfer space is not sufficient to meet the criteria.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor ahead from the platform lift on the right.
  • The distance from the platform lift is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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 143cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • 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 grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 108cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.