Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Computer Science, the School of Information, the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) - teaching rooms, lecture theatres, research rooms, staff offices, and the ScHARR Library.
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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].
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.
- Limited parking is available at the site/campus car parks under Regent Court, on Mappin Street, and on Regent Terrace. Parking is by permit only.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the Fitzwilliam Street and Mappin Street bus stops on West Street.
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By Train
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- 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.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is the West Street 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.
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Building Parking
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Regent Court (Category A).
- The car park is located beneath the building, off Pitt Street.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Q Park Rockingham.
- The car park is located off Portobello Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Regent Street and Pitt Lane.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Regents Court (Category A))
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Car Park
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- The car park is located beneath the building, off Pitt Street.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Regents Court.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- The car park surface is concrete.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 490cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is level access to the car park from the Regents Court.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Regents Court.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
Outside Access (Entrance to the Courtyard)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Portobello Street.
- 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 129cm (4ft 3in).
- There is 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 (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- The UCard reader may be required outside of standard hours.
- There is a slight slope along Portobello Street as shown in photographs 5 and 6.
Outside Access (Computer Science and Information School Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the courtyard.
- There is step free 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Porter's Lodge)
- Porter's Lodge is located to the left as you enter.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Computer Science and Information School 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 bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes 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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, G, 1, 2, 3.
- The stairs are located to the right from the Computer Science and Information School entrance foyer.
- The stairs are approximately 11m from the Computer Science and Information School entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not 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 similar stairs to the left from the foyer.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the entrance foyer, beyond reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, G, 1, 2, 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 131cm (4ft 10in x 4ft 4in).
- 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.
Reception (Department of Computer Science)
- Department of Computer Science is located on Level 1 of the Computer Science and Information School.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Information School)
- Information School Reception is located on the second floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the right from the lifts foyer.
- The desk is 11m (12yd 1in) from the lifts.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- 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 staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Outside Access (Pitt Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Pitt Street, to Level -1.
- 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is not 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 129cm (4ft 3in).
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located from the car park to Level -1.
- 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 162cm (5ft 4in).
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Comments
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- There is a UCard reader to exit which is 141cm high.
Outside Access (ScHARR Courtyard Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the courtyard.
- There is step free 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (ScHARR Regent Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Regent Street.
- 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 144cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Lift (ScHARR)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the ScHARR entrance foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1,G,1,2,3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the ScHARR courtyard entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 131cm x 147cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 10in).
- 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 bright.
Reception (ScHAAR)
- School of Health and Related Research is located on the First floor of the SCHAAR side of the building, to the right from the ScHAAR lift.
- The desk is 22m (24yd 2in) from the ScHAAR lift.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- 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 staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- 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.
Library (ScHARR Library)
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- It takes approximately 14 days to process an order.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
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Comments
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- The ScHARR library is located on the first floor, to the left from the ScHARR lifts foyer.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the rear of the entrance foyer.
On the first floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the rear of the lifts foyer.
On the second floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the rear of the lifts foyer (this is a gender neutral toilet).
On the third floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the rear of the lifts foyer (this is a gender neutral toilet).
On the ground floor of the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR).
The male toilet is to the left from the ScHARR courtyard entrance, with the female toilet to the right. - Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the left as you enter.
On the first floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the left from the lifts foyer and Department of Computer Science reception.
On the second floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the right from the lifts foyer.
On the third floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the left from the lifts foyer.
On the ground floor of the ScHARR side, to the right from the ScHARR courtyard entrance.
On the first floor of the ScHARR side, to the right from the ScHARR lifts foyer.
On the second floor of the ScHARR side, to the right from the ScHARR lifts foyer.
On the third floor of the ScHARR side, to the right from the ScHARR lifts foyer.. - Male standard toilet facilities are located On the ground floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the right as you enter.
On the first floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the right from the lifts foyer and Department of Computer Science reception.
On the second floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the left from the lifts foyer.
On the third floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the right from the lifts foyer.
On the ground floor of the ScHARR side, to the left from the ScHARR courtyard entrance.
On the first floor of the ScHARR side, to the left from the ScHARR lifts foyer.
On the second floor of the ScHARR side, to the left from the ScHARR lifts foyer.
On the third floor of the ScHARR side, to the left from the ScHARR lifts foyer.. - Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located on the second floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the rear of the lifts foyer (this is an accessible toilet).
On the third floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the rear of the lifts foyer (this is an accessible toilet)..
Accessible Toilet(s) (Computer Science and Information School)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the entrance foyer.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Computer Science and Information School entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 127cm x 195cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a pull chain flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Comments
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- There are similar toilets with alternating transfer space on the floors above.
- The levels 2 and 3 accessible toiles are designated gender neutral.
Accessible Toilet(s) (ScHARR)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the ScHARR, to the left from the ScHARR courtyard entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the ScHARR Courtyard entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a male toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 235cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 105cm 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 low.
- 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- The female accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located on the ground floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Computer Science and Information School entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There are similar toilets on the floor above.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located on the ground floor of the Computer Science and Information School, to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Computer Science and Information School entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There are similar toilets on the floor above.