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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Biomedical Science Teaching Laboratories, the Medical Teaching Unit Dissecting Room, an IT Room.
• This building can only be accessed internally from floor B1 of Florey Building, floors B, C (via steps only) and D from the Edwardian Block on floor B, and from the Alfred Denny Building on floor C.
  Please see the separate guides for these buildings for parking and access information. There is step free access on floor D from this building, through the Firth Court blocks to the Addison Building and into the Alfred Denny Building from there. An authorised UCard is required to access some areas of this route.
• Florey Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Firth Court - Edwardian Block link (new tab) - click here.
• Alfred Denny Building link (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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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.
    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.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are the University of Sheffield/Western Bank bus stops on Western Bank.
• By Train View
  • 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.
• By Tram View
  • 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.
• 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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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • 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.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Entrance (Level B Florey Building Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level B, ahead from the Florey Building main entrance.
  • 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 permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm (4ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • 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 131cm (4ft 4in).

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Entrance (Level C Alfred Denny Building Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level C from the Alfred Denny Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 164cm (5ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance on Level D directly into the laboratory which can be used by arrangement.

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Entrance (Firth Court - Edwardian Block Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level C from the Edwardian Bloc.
  • 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 156cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance from Level D.

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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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are A, A1, B, C, D.
  • The stairs are located off the main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the Florey Building link entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single 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 are similar staircases throughout the building.

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Lift (Laboratories 1 and 3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located through Laboratory 1.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the foyer.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 127cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 2in).
• 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.

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Lift (Goods Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.

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• Comments View
  • This lift was not in use at the time of the survey, May 2019.

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Lift (Staff Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.

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• Comments View
  • This lift was not in use at the time of the survey. May 2019.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the upper section of level B, to the left from the laboratories 1 and 3 lift.
  There are similar accessible toilets on level C and D.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the upper section of level B, to the left from the laboratories 1 and 3 lift.
  There are similar toilets on level C and D..

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Toilet with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the upper section of Level B, to the left from the laboratories 1 and 3 lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the laboratories 1 and 3 lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 206cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 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 113cm 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush 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 medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not 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).
• 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on Levels C and D.
  • The Level D accessible toilet requires a key available from laboratory staff.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the upper section of Level B.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the laboratories 1 and 3 lift.
  • 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 83cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the upper section of Level B.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the laboratories 1 and 3 lift.
  • 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 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard male and female toilets on each floor.