Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Lecture Theatres.
- The building is accessed via the Hicks Building - Main Block main entrance. There are links to the building on floors D, E, F and G of the Hicks Building - Main Block.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Lecture Theatre(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 1 - B6 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 2 - B8 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 3 - D10 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 4 - D12 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 5 -E07 please click here (new tab)
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
- 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.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the University of Sheffield/Western Bank bus stops on Western Bank.
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By Train
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- 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.
- The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country.
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By Tram
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- 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.
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Useful Links
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- 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
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].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- 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 with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Hounsfield Road.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is a slight slope up to the steps.
Entrance (Floor D)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located just beyond the main entrance to the Hicks Building on Floor D.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- 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 144cm (4ft 9in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 9 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 have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Floor D Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located beyond the entrance.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are D - Floor D Lecture Theatres.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Floor D Entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 120cm (2ft 8in x 3ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Other Floors (Main)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter the main entrance on level D.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- 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 is a similar set of stairs on the left side of the building at the end of the corridor. 37m from the main entrance. Please see photographs 3 and 4.
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Comments
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- There are double manual heavy doors to all floors excluding floor D.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right as you enter the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance on level D.
- 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 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 not 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.
Entrance (Floor E)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on floor E, to the right as you exit the Hicks Building Main Lift.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- 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 144cm (4ft 9in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 6 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 have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Floor E Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just beyond the entrance to floor E.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Floor E - Floor E lecture Theatres.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Floor E Entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 84cm x 120cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Entrance (Floor F and G)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on floor F and G of the Hicks building, to the right as you exit the lift.
- 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 144cm (4ft 9in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is infrared.
- The hearing systems are located within the lecture theatres.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Refuge Points
- The Refuge Points are located by each lift.
- The intercom buttons are approximately 100cm high.
- The intercom has tactile and braille markings and the intercom has an inbuilt hearing assistance loop.
Reception (Mathematics & Statistics + Physics and Astronomy)
- Mathematics & Statistics + Physics and Astronomy is located on level F ahead as you enter.
- The desk is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the 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 high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located within the Hicks building, on floors G, I and J, see separate guide for details.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on floor D by the entrance to Lecture Theatres 3 and 4 and on floor F just beyond the entrance..
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Hicks Building on floors G, I and J.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on level E beyond the entrance lift on the right.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a high step into the shower tray.
- There isn't chair within the cubicle or a coat hook.
- The lock on the door is a lever twist.
- The shower controls are twist/turn and are 125cm high.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on level D beyond the entrance and down the steps/lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
- 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 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located ahead as you enter the Floor F entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Floor F Entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- 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 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.