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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Animal and Plant Science, the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - laboratories, teaching rooms and staff offices; a CICS Computer Room.
• There is step free access from the Perak Laboratories on floors B and D.
  There are step free links to the North Block on floors C and D.
  This building is linked, via steps, to the Alfred Denny Building.
  There is step free access on floor D from this building, through the Firth Court blocks to the Addison Building and into the Alfred Denny Building from there.
  An authorised UCard is required to access some areas of this route.
• Firth Court - Perak Laboratories link (new tab) - click here.
• Firth Court - North Block link (new tab) - click here.
• Alfred Denny Building link (new tab) - click here.

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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.
    Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below).
  • There are University-owned public car parks on Durham Road and Solly Street.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are the University of Sheffield/Western Bank bus stops on Western Bank.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country.
    There is step free access by lift to all platforms at the station. 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 details on how to get to the University, please see the Maps and Travel Page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • 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 Tram 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 have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the 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 not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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.

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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.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Tower Court.
  • The car park is located off Bolsover Street, in front of the Arts Tower.
• 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.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 10cm (4in).
  • There is not 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Level B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up from the Arts Tower car park and in front of the second set of doors.
  • 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 have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • The handrail only covers part of the slope.

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Outside Access (Level B - Car Park)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the main building through the car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1-6 show the route through the car park.
  • There is a 3cm step off the path into the car park as can be seen in photograph 3.

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Outside Access (Level C - Courtyard)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building in the rear right of the courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of and between the first and second set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is portable.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located between the first and second set of doors.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Entrance (Alfred Denny Building Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Alfred Denny Building, on Level B1.
  • There is stepped 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • There is a further link entrance on Level C above which is accessed via 7 similar steps.

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Entrance (Perak Laboratories Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level B, to the left as you enter the Perak Laboratories from the Florey Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).

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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 a slight slope, with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower floor from the accessible entrance.
  • The lower floor slope is shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • There is/are 7 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the rear of Level C.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The Level C steps are shown in photographs 7 and 8.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the rear Level E corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to the rear Level E corridor.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The Level E steps and slope are shown in photographs 9-12.
  • 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, C, D, E, F.
  • The stairs are located ahead and round to the left as you enter through the car park entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the car park entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are further staircases throughout the building including steps to the C floor Mezzanine and E floor microscope facility.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are The C floor mezzanine floor contains the Animal and Plant Sciences Postgraduate Reading Room, staff office and E floor microscope facility.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and round to the left as you enter through the entrance from car park.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, C, D and E.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the car park 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 134cm x 168cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 6in).
• 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 does not have 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 good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Perak Laboratories.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on Level B, opposite the lift.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the car park entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The female toilets are shown in photographs 1-4. The male toilets are shown in photographs 5-8.