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Firth Court - North Block

Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Biomedical Science and the MRC Centre for Developmental and Biomedical Genetics - labs, staff offices and meeting rooms.
  • There are no lifts in this building.
    Floors C, D, E and F are accessed using the lift in the West Block.
    There is also step free access to floors C and D using the lift in the Edwardian Block.
    There is a step free access route on floor D through this building, and all the Firth Court blocks, from the Perak Laboratories 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 - West Block link (new tab) - click here.
  • Firth Court - Edwardian Block link (new tab) - click here.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Outside Access (North East Quadrangle Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear corner of the quadrangle courtyard.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 127cm (4ft 2in).
    • 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.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
  • 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 heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 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.

Entrance (West Block Link Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the upper floors between the North and West Blocks.
    • 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 152cm (4ft 12in).
  • Comments View
    • There are similar entrances on the floors above.

Entrance (Edwardian Block Link Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Edwardian Block first floor.
    • 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • Comments View
    • There are similar link entrances on each level.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • 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 all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • The lifts in adjoining buildings are used to navigate levels for this building.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, C, D, E, F, G.
    • The stairs are located at the North East Quadrangle entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 2m from the North East Quadrangle entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.
    • The staircase at the West Quadrangle entrance also serves this building, offering a handrail on the right.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the labs and offices on floor G.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the West Block, or Firth Hall.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located off the North East Quadrangle stairs.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the stairs.
    • 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 82cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There are alternating male and female toilets at each landing. Step free toilets are available at the West Block link and in other adjoining buildings.