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Overview

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• About View
  • E and MRC - Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Music Research Centre is a large building with 4 floors.
  • There are 3 lifts (a standard lift in the Music Research Centre an enclosed platform lift and a stair lift next to the concert hall); and 2 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as -1, 0 and 1 (Music Research Centre); and 0 and 1 (Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall).
    The Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall wing is built into a hill and is on a split level, with a lower and upper portion of the ground floor and first floor.
  • The building is divided into two wings; the Music Research Centre (MRC) and Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall (E). They are connected via a link bridge leading from the lower first floor of the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall (by the Lyons Bar), to the first floor of the MRC (by the MRC entrance). There is no internal access between the two wings on the ground floor.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is York.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• E and MRC - Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Music Research Centre has two entrances.
  The concert hall entrance provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the upper ground floor of the concert hall wing. There are two sets of double automatic doors at this entrance (one of which is permanently held open).
  The Music Research Centre entrance provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the first floor of the Music Research Centre. There are two sets of push-pad activated double automatic doors at this entrance, and a key fob/card is required to enter the building here (except when an event is taking place).
• The entrances are signed as "Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall" and "The Sir Jack Lyons Music Research Centre - Concert Halls".
• The concert hall entrance provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the upper ground floor of the concert hall wing.
• The Music Research Centre entrance provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the first floor of the Music Research Centre.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors, and to all floors via lift.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of low pile carpet and shiny laminate, the latter of which is also patterned in some areas.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage and on-door room signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
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• Teaching Rooms View
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• Computer Rooms View
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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the concert hall entrance, on the right hand side of the upper ground floor corridor containing the practice rooms, and on the first floor of the Music Research Centre, to the left as you enter the building through the Music Research Centre Entrance, on the right beyond the lift.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the concert hall wing, on the upper ground floor and upper first floor by the stairs, and on the first floor of the Music Research Centre, to the left as you enter the building through the Music Research Centre Entrance, on the right beyond the lift.
  • The male step-free toilet facilities are located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the concert hall entrance, on the right hand side of the upper ground floor corridor containing the practice rooms.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations in the MRC.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the concert hall entrance, on the right hand side of the upper ground floor corridor containing the practice rooms.

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Parking (Site/Campus Car Park 2.1 (D))

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Wentworth Way, next to the University Road roundabout, opposite the Department of Philosophy.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 248cm (width) x 447cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 97cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 96m from concert hall entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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  • During the day, a permit is required for all car park users - staff, students and visitors.
  • Blue Badge Holders can register using the website above or by emailing [email protected] for a free permit.
  • All other users can do the same but will incur a charge.
  • This car park is free for all concert attendees after 6pm.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Site/Campus Car Park 2.2 (C))

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Vanbrugh Way, between University Road and the Drama Barn.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 248cm (width) x 481cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 116cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 114m from Music Research Centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • During the day, a permit is required for all car park users. Blue Badge Holders can register using the website above or by emailing [email protected] for a free permit. All other users can do the same, but will incur a charge. After 6pm, this car park is free for all concert attendees.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Concert Hall Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the concert hall, opposite the Student Hub.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 102cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
• Both the key card reader and door release button are for out of hours use only.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Music Research Centre Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the front left of the building, leading into the Music Research Centre.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• There is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
• Access through this entrance is via key card only. Visitors without a key card should use the intercom.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 87cm.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors, however one door is locked.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 99cm.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• You enter through this entrance onto the first floor of the Music Research Centre.

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Reception (School of Arts and Creative Technologies)

• The reception is located diagonally to the left as you enter the building through the concert hall entrance.
• The distance from the concert hall entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 94cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The reception is located to the right as you enter the building through the concert hall entrance, behind the School of Arts and Creative Technologies reception.
• The distance from the concert hall entrance is 11m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 94cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located immediately to the right beyond the School of Arts and Creative Technologies Reception, opposite the Box Office.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the concert hall entrance (second set of doors) is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower ground floor, upper ground floor and lower first floor (signed as 0, 1 and 2 within the lift respectively) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 103cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a seat.
• The lift seat is 51cm from the floor.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Stair Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located on the stairs between the lower first floor and upper first floor.
• This lift is a stair lift.
• The distance from the platform lift is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a platform lift.
• The lower first floor and upper first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 77cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 79cm (width) x 129cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a seat.
• The lift seat is 46cm from the floor.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a short but steep ramp up into the lift.

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Stairs (Concert Hall)

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the building through the concert hall entrance.
• The lower ground floor, upper ground floor, lower first floor and upper first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 11 steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Due to the attached stair lift, the portion of the stairs between the lower first floor and upper first floor in effect only has a handrail on the left going up.

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Lift (Music Research Centre)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the building through the Music Research Centre entrance.
• The distance from the Music Research Centre entrance (second set of doors) is 9m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors -1, 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 99cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Music Research Centre)

• The stairs surveyed are located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the Music Research Centre entrance.
• Floors -1, 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Music Research Centre - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the Music Research Centre, to the left as you enter the building through the Music Research Centre Entrance, on the right beyond the lift.
  • The distance from the Music Research Centre Entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Upper Ground Floor Practice Rooms - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the concert hall entrance, on the right hand side of the upper ground floor corridor containing the practice rooms.
  • The distance from the concert hall entrance (second set of doors) is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 228cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 152cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.