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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include :
  Ground Floor - seminar rooms and the student common room
  First Floor - Department of Journalism Studies, Broadcast Zone and seminar rooms
  Second Floor - Department of Journalism Studies: Student Support and Enquiry Office, staff offices and Postgraduate Room
  Third Floor - Department of Journalism Studies: Staff Offices, Resources Corridor, Media Store, Newsrooms; Department of Economics - Research Centre
  Fourth Floor - Department of Economics: Student Support and Enquiry Office, staff offices, Head of Department
  Fifth Floor - Department of Economics: Staff Offices and a meeting room.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - G03 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - G04 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - G12 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - G13 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - G14 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - 122 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - 123 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room - 124 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below). At University Square, turn left into Broad Lane. Mappin Street is the second turning on the right.
  • Limited on street parking is available on Mappin Street. There is a University car park at the Hawley Building on Pitt Street. There is a public car park on Solly Street.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 10 and 95 stop on Mappin Street outside this building.
• By Train View
  • Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country. The station is located on the opposite side of the City Centre from the University, but there is a direct link via the Supertram.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest Supertram stop to this building is West Street, which is served by both the Blue and Yellow Routes.
• 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).
  • Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more details on trains to Sheffield.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Supertram website for more details on trams to the University.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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 and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Hawley Building.
  • The car park is located on Pitt 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 dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 217cm x 346cm (7ft 1in x 11ft 4in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Mappin Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped 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) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is a ramp to the left of the steps which bypasses them using the accessible entrance.

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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 main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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 the left going up the ramp.

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Reception (Porter's Lodge)

• Porter's Lodge is located immediately to the right as you enter.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• 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 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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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 further staircase to the rear.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the building, next to the stairs.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 143cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 8in).
• 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 medium.

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Reception (Department of Journalism Studies)

• Student Support and Enquiry Office is located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift lobby.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• 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 not 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.

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• Comments View
  • This reception is a window at the administration office.

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Reception (Department of Economics)

• Student Support and Enquiry Office is located on the fourth floor, immediately ahead as you exit the lift lobby.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is not 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.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating available in the reception.
  • The seating comprises of 1 sofa and 1 chair.
  • The chair has armrests.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located to the rear of the ground floor.
  There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on all upper floors.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the ground floor.
  There are similar toilets in the same location on all upper floors..

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 206cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 73cm (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 poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 94cm.
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 34m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, just beyond the first door to the female toilets.

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• Comments View
  • The shower has a removable, adjustable head.
  • The taps are a twist control.
  • There is a deep step to enter the shower.
  • There is a small bench.
  • The height of the bench is 50cm.
  • There are coat hooks.
  • The height of the coat hooks is 170cm.
  • There is a similar shower on the third floor.
  • The third floor is only accessible to authorised Ucard users.