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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering - labs workshops and teaching rooms, Open Access IT Suite, lecture theatres.
• This building is accessed from the Pam Liversidge Building.
• Pam Liversidge Building link (new tab) - click here.

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• Comments View
  • Some areas of this building were not available to survey in May 2019 due to construction works.
  • Access is via the Pam Liversidge Building where there are lifts available, please refer to the separate guide for details.

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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 2 - E119 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 3 - E118 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 4 - E116 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 5 - E115 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 6 - F116 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 7 - F120 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 8 - F125 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 9 - F128 please click here (new tab)
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Open Access IT Suite - F110 please click here (new tab)

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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 10 - F133 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 11 - F135 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Lecture Theatre 12 - F142 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 under Regent Court, on Mappin Street, and on Regent Terrace. Parking is by permit only.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are the Fitzwilliam Street and Mappin Street bus stops on West Street.
• 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 West Street 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 not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Sir Robert Hadfield Building and Hawley Building.
  • The car park is located off Mappin Street.
• Public Car Parks View
  • 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.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Newcastle Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Sir Robert Hadfield Building (Category B))

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Sir Robert Hadfield Building, off Badger Lane.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sir Robert Hadfield Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 610cm (12ft 2in x 20ft).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Sir Robert Hadfield Building or Newcastle Street.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the Sir Robert Hadfield Building Main Entrance.
• Comments View
  • The furthest 2 bays are not clearly marked or signposted.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Hawley Building, Pitt Street - Category B)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Pitt Street, adjacent to the Hawley Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Hawley Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 500cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Hawley Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Hawley Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the Hawley Building entrance.
• Comments View
  • This is a Category B car park.
  • Please see the University's website for more information about parking permits and categories.
  • Users of the Blue Badge bays must display either a Blue Badge or University D Badge.

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Entrance (Pam Liversidge Building (Level D) Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level D of the Pam Liversidge Building.
  • 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances on Levels E and F.

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Entrance (Sir Fredrick Mappin Building Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on floor C of the Sir Fredrick Mappin Building.
  • This entrance gives access to Broad Lane Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Broad Lane Building'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.

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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 10+ unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to Level C.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps are shown in photographs 7 and 8.
  • 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are further steps and ramps in some of the laboratory rooms, shown in photographs 9-12.

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Lift (Level C (Swift Lab))

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the Level C steps.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are C and UC.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 81cm x 102cm (2ft 8in x 3ft 4in).
• 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 48cm high flip-down seat available.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are C, CM, D, E, F.
  • The stairs are located off the main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 47m from the Pam Liversidge link entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Levels C and C Mezzanine and further standard toilets.
• Comments View
  • Levels D, E and F can be accessed via the Pam Liversidge lift at this time during construction works.

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Other Floors (Basement)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, C, CM.
  • The stairs are located in the Level C Mezzanine water engineering laboratory.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
  • Handrails vary from both to either side.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further laboratory areas.

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Department of Civil and Structural Engineering Student Support Office

• The service is located on the D floor corridor, past the central stairs.
• There are doors leading into the Student Support Office.
• The doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) 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 not a hearing assistance system.
• Staff meet visitors at the front of the office.
• There are seats in the Student Support Office.
• The seats do not have armrests.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Female standard toilet facilities are located on Level C Mezzanine, near the stairs.
  On Level D, near the stairs.
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• Male standard toilet facilities are located on Level C, near the stairs.
  On Level D, near the stairs.
  On Level E, near the stairs.
  On Level F, near Lecture Theatre 11..

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Standard Shower (Level C)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on Level C, near the stairs.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight slope to the door and 1 deep step without handrails into the shower.

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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 on each floor of the Pam Liversidge Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on Level D, near the stairs.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 42m from the Pam Liversidge link entrance.
  • 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 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on Level D, opposite the Student Support office.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the Pam Liversidge link entrance.
  • 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 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.