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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include;
    Muslim Prayer Hall
    Multi-Faith Room
    Chapel
    Kosher and Shared Kitchens
    Meeting and Quiet Rooms.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor corridor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor corridor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Campus is located just off the Crescent (A6) From the M62/M602: At Junction 12, carry straight on following signs for M602. Follow M602 to Junction 3 signposted Salford/Trafford Park. Keep in the inside lane and turn left on to A5063 (Albion Way). Follow signposts for Salford/Pendleton. At the second lights, turn left on to the A6 for Frederick Road, or right for Peel Park.
  • The closest campus carpark is Irwell Place car park. There are Blue Badge spaces on campus closer to the building, for information on parking on campus as a Blue Badge holder check the university parking policy.
  • For more information on Salford University parking locations and charges please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The closest bus stops are Salford Crescent Station (Stop A and B) located on The Crescent (right outside the University front entrance for Peel Park). These bus stops are serviced by routes 8, 26, 34, 35 , 36, 37, 38, 50, 67, 100, Expresso X39, Vantage V1, Vantage V2 and X34. These stops provide direct services to several locations including Manchester, Salford, the Trafford Centre, Eccles, Pendleton, Bolton and the East Lancs.
  • For more information on bus timetables please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Salford Crescent Station.
  • Salford Crescent station is located between the Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses. This station is serviced by Northern trains and provides direct services to and from Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria, as well as Blackpool, Bolton, Buxton, Blackburn, Southport, Preston, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness.
  • For more information on trains to Salford Crescent and station information please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Salford Crescent Departures and Arrivals please click here (opens new tab).
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Anchorage.
  • Anchorage tram stop is approximately 1.5 miles away, located off A5063 and Trafford Road. Anchorage stop is serviced by the Blue Line. The Blue Line provides direct services to MediaCity UK and Ashton-Under-Lyne.
  • For more information on Trams in Manchester please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Travelling To The University of Salford web page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Transport for Greater Manchester for information on bus, tram and train stations around Manchester.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Salford Crescent Station Guide AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Learner Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 295 0023.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Advice and Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 295 0023.
• Email: https://www.salford.ac.uk/askus.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders, Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 400cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Irwell Place Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in Irwell Place.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Maxwell Building, Crescent House and Humphrey Booth House and Faraday House.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 475cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 128cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located near the car park entrance and by the Blue Badge bays at the pedestrian exit to Crescent House.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the pedestrian exit of the car park.
  • Parking can be paid for using the 'PayByPhone' app, location number 59323.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Faith Centre'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 107cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 125cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Women's Muslim Prayer Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Faith Centre'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The height of the key card reader is 105cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Men's Muslim Prayer Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Muslim Prayer Hall.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Muslim Prayer Hall Men's Entrance'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 107cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 125cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There are quiet rooms on both floors of the building that can be used as a place of safety if needed.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Ablution Wudu Washroom

• This room is located 7m from the Men's Muslim Prayer Entrance.
• There is a wash section with level access and taps at 85cm from the floor.
• There is a towel dispenser at 130cm height and hand driers at 125cm height.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 168cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead, on the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff on reception in the Maxwell building.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 218cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There is an Accessible Toilet on the first floor with a right-hand transfer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.