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Alliance Manchester Business School

The University of Manchester, Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • There is one push pad activated, single automatic doors available at the main entrance (accessible entrance) with the alternative being two manual revolving doors.
  • The entrances are not named (signed as Alliance Manchester Business School).
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Step-free level access to the first and second floor only, is via the lift to the right of the main staircase.
  • On floors 6, 7, 8 and 9 there is stepped access to the upper landing.
    To gain access to the upper landings select 6U, 7U, 8U and 9U when getting into the lift.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish or are carpeted.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors to access some lobbies and corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 15+ toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There are only two right hand transfer toilets in the building, these are located on the second and tenth floors.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on all floors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor, the shower with adaptation has a dry seat for changing.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 96cm.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.

Entrance (MBA and Global Education Centre)

  • This entrance is located on the Ground floor, to the left of reception.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 107cm.
  • This entrance is via key card only.
    Height of key card reader 119cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the Ground floor, ahead from the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables, coffee tables and long tables.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
  • The accessible security barrier can be operated by reception staff and by key card.
    The width of the gap is 88cm.

Lift (Ground Floor - Right of Main Staircase)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of the building.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, narrow walkways and automatic doors.
  • The first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 92cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 130cm (width) x 169cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.

Lift (All Floors lift via MBA and Global Education Centre Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor ahead from the MBA and Global Education Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the MBA and Global Education Centre entrance is 49m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has manual doors, step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • The Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 floors 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 a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • 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 125cm (width) x 169cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Main Staircase - All Floors)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the ground floor, to the right from the accessible entrance.
  • Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 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 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Stairs (Main Staircase - Floors 1 and 2)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right and ahead from accessible entrance.
  • Floors 1 and 2 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Shower with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on the Ground floor to the left of reception via the MBA and Global Education Centre entrance.
    • The distance from the MBA and Global Education Centre entrance is 64m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • 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 twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm 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 no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 158cm and 168cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the Ground floor to the rear of the building.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 56m.
    • 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 87cm.
    • 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 181cm (width) x 149cm (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 64cm (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 medium 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 104cm and 143cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor in the Eddie Davis Library.
    • The distance from the ground floor lift (to the right of the main staircase) is 56m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
    • 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 87cm.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 366cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (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 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 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 66cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.