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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Chemistry teaching and research laboratories, staff offices, and lecture theatre.
• Chemistry - North East Wing link (new tab) - click here.
• Chemistry - North Wing link (new tab) - click here.
• Chemistry - West Wing link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 1 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located to the west side of Sheffield city centre, off Netherthorpe Road and Upper Hanover Street, which can be accessed via the A61.
  • Limited parking is available at the site/campus car parks off Bolsover Street. Parking is by permit only.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are the Sheffield University/Western Bank bus stops on Western Bank.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Sheffield. There is step free access by lift to all platforms.
    The station is 320m from the Sheffield Interchange, where buses are available to the campus, or 160m from the Sheffield Station tram stop which connects to the University of Sheffield tram stop on the Blue Line.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information about University car parks and permits please click here.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information about public transport in South Yorkshire, and a journey planner, please click here.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Route from Sheffield Railway Station to Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Route from Sheffield Railway Station to Tramp Stop AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • University of Sheffield Tram Stop AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
• This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
• To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
• To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Bolsover Street - Chemistry Dainton Building Car Park (Category B).
  • The car park is located on Bolsover Street, at the rear of the building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • On street parking is available on Bolsover Street, but is not marked into bays (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • On street parking is on Bolsover Street is prohibited between 07:30 - 09:30 and 16:00 - 18:30, as the parking area is used as a bus lane between these hours.

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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.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • UCard is only required for out of hours access to this building.
  • The height of the external push pad is 99cm.
  • The height of the push pad to exit the first door is 122cm.
  • The height of the push pad to exit the second door is 108cm.
  • There are also 2 sets of 4 manual, single, heavy doors at this entrance which are accessed by a steep ramp or shallow step.
  • The width of the manual doors is 91cm.
  • This entrance gives access to Floor C.

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Reception (Information Point)

• Information Point is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a telephone on the lowered section of the desk to contact the duty Facilities Assistant if the desk is not manned.
  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seating is sofas.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building, in the Dainton car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to Floor B.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to Write Up Room D31a.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to Research Laboratory D31 and Write Up Room D31a.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • This level change is shown in photographs 1 - 4.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There is a fixed hearing loop at the Information Point and in the Lecture Theatre.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Chemistry Departmental Office

• The service is located on the far right of floor C, by the lift and stairs.
• There are doors leading into the office.
• The doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
• There is level access once inside the service/area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in this service/area.
• There is a reception desk/counter.
• The desk/counter is low in height.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Opening Times (Chemistry Departmental Office)

• Monday 13:30 - 16:00.
• Monday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Tuesday 13:30 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 13:30 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Thursday 13:30 - 16:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 12:30.
• Friday 13:30 - 16:05.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, C, D, E.
  • The stairs are located along the corridor to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 19m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase at the far right hand side of the building (shown in photographs 4 - 6).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the corridor to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, C, D, E.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 125cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 1in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on Floor D. The accessible toilet on floor D is only accessible with an authorised UCard.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on floors C, D, and E, along the main corridors of the building.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Floor D, along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 81cm from floor level.
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) 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.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 99cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet on floor D is only accessible with an authorised UCard.
  • There is also an accessible toilet on floor E, which has the transfer space on the left, but does not have a drop down rail (shown in photograph 3).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on Floor C along the corridor to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The standard male toilets are located on Floor C, along the left hand corridor as you enter via the main entrance.