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Armitage Centre

The University of Manchester, Moseley Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6PA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • The Armitage Centre has 1 entrance which provides step-free level access.
  • The entrance is signed with the building name.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • There is a slight ramp on the ground floor at the entrances to the Sports Hall.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes to assist people in finding their way around.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the male and female changing rooms.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floor..
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor in the male and female changing rooms.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor in the male and female changing rooms.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Parking is free for 3 hours then parking charges apply.
      All vehicles need to be registered on entry by using the PayByPhone system, details for this are located at the front of the building.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a set of manual doors to the right of the automatic doors.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 134cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
  • There are barriers to enter and exit the building.
    The exit barrier with a wider opening requires a key to operate.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right past reception.
  • The distance from the entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and first floor 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.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 156cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Gym (Fitness Suite)

  • The gym is located on the ground and first floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: there is a slight ramp to enter the fitness suite.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter the building.
  • The ground and first floors 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 handrail covers 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Stairs (Fitness Suite)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the fitness suite.
  • The ground and first floors 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor on the left.
    • The distance from the entrance is 16m.
    • 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 78cm.
    • 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 144cm (width) x 219cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (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 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 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 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm 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, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Shower with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located in the ground floor female changing room.
    • The distance from the changing room entrance is 9m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has no lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.