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Redmires Building

Sheffield Hallam University, 4 University Green, Sheffield, S1 2AA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There is step-free approach to the building from Arundel Street.
  • Redmires Building has two entrances which provide step-free level access to Level 00.
    There are key card activated, single automatic doors available at both the main and rear entrances.
  • The entrances are signed with the building's name.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the entrance foyer on Level 00.
  • The rear entrance is located on Arundel Street, it gives step-free level access to Level 00.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building on all levels.
  • On Level 00 there is a slight ramp in the corridor leading to rooms 36 00 08, 36 00 09 and 36 00 11.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are breakout areas with a mixture of seating on all levels.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes and for access to stairwells, throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 10 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on all levels.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations with right and left hand transfer can be found on all levels. .
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on all levels.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on all levels.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on all levels.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the Level 00, 01, 03 and 04.
    • Parent and baby / feeding rooms are referred to as Respite Rooms.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on Level 01 and 03.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on Level 01.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The 6 Blue Badge bays are on Hallam Green.
    • 2 are adjacent to Redmires, and 4 are between Redmires and The Hubs
    • The Blue Badge bays require a permit.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on Charles Street.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Charles Street.
    • The name of the car park is Q-Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Parking is also available in The APCOA car park at The Moor - Sheffield.
    • University students and visitors are eligible for a discounted parking rate at The Moor by scanning in a blue coin/chip, obtainable from the university.
    • Please validate the blue coin/chip in either Owen Level 5, Charles Street, or Cantor Helpdesks at City Campus to claim the discount.
    • Please note that if you pre-book a parking space, you will not be able to access the discounted parking rate.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located to the front of Redmires Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 107cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a key card to exit, the height is 117cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right hand side and towards the rear of the entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 33m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels LG, UG, 1, 2, 3 and 4 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 weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 109cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 199cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
  • Elsewhere in the building the lower ground level and the upper ground level are both signed as being Level 00.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the Level 00 upper ground level.
  • Levels 00 upper ground level, 01, 02, 03, and 04 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 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are two other flights of stairs to the east and west side of the building.
    ‘To access all levels in the building, the lift at the rear left side of the entrance foyer should be used.

Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations - Upper Ground)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on the UG Level, to the left of the Hallam Café, within the toilet with adaptations.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access, manual doors and a lift.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 00 - Lower Ground - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the LG Level, to the right of the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • 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 147cm (width) x 374cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm 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 94cm from the floor.
    • 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 no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 104cm 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 00 - Upper Ground - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 01, on exiting the lift. slight left and then ahead.
    • The distance from the lift is 23m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • 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 300cm (width) x 293cm (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 231cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm 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 90cm 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 no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 141cm 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.