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Strines Building

Sheffield Hallam University, 2 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 one entrance.
  • There are two automatic doors at the main entrance.
  • The alternative door to the left is key card activated for out of hours. The door width of the alternative door is 105cm.
  • The entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the entrance foyer on the LG level.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating available.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors to exit the lift lobbies and in some corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on all levels.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There are right hand transfer toilets available on levels 00, 1, 2 and 4 and there are left hand transfer toilets available on levels 00 and 3 .
    • Ambulant 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.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on all levels.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on level 00, to the left of the main entrance.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level 00, to the right of the main entrance.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on level 00, to the left of the main entrance.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on level 00, to the left of the main entrance.

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 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 the 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 210cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • There is an alternative door to the left of the main sliding doors, with key card entry. The height of the key card reader is 98cm and the door width is 105cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The distance from main entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors 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 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 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 139cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a separate door to exit, an audible announcer and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Levels 00, 1, 2, 3 and 4 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Respite Room)

  • The room surveyed is located on level 00, to the right of the main entrance.
  • The distance from main entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
  • There is a mirror, a paper towel dispenser, a hand dryer and a wash basin in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has no disposal facilities.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on Level 0 to the right of the main entrance.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text 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 98cm.
    • 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.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 398cm (width) x 298cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 138cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 63cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have 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.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 94cm .
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 100cm and 145cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (LG - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on level LG, to the left of the main entrance.
    • The distance from main entrance is 26m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is written text, 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 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 236cm (width) x 279cm (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 169cm (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.
    • 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 not a soap dispenser.
    • 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 88cm 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 are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (LG - Within Toilet with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on level LG, to the left of the main entrance.
    • The distance from main enttrance is 26m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • 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 57cm 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.
    • There is a full length mirror.

Toilet with Adaptations (00 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on level 00, to the right of the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text 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 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 188cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is 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 117cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 89cm 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 a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on level 00, to the left of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the shower.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • Additional features include: a full length mirror.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.