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Burkhardt House

The University of Manchester, Oxford Place, Victoria Park, Manchester, M14 5RR

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The path leading to Burkhardt 1 from Oaklands is step-free with some slight gradients.
    The path leading to Burkhardt from the Hulme Hall - Dining Hall and Reception is stepped.
  • There is step-free approach to Burkhardt 2 and 3.
    There are steps on the approach to Burkhardt 1 and 4.
  • There is 1 entrance into each accommodation block.
    All entrances have manual doors.
  • The entrances are not signed but are named with the block name.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access on the ground floor of each accommodation block.
  • At the rear of each floor of each accommodation block there are steps to the fire exit.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth.
  • Wayfinding signage is limited within the accommodation blocks.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Entrance (Burkhardt 1)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Burkhardt 1.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • 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.
  • The handrails cover the first 5 steps. There is no handrail at the step in the doorway.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 112cm.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.

Stairs (Burkhardt 1)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter Burkhardt 1.
  • The Ground, 1, 2 and 3 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen/Dining (Burkhardt 1)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the ground floor of Burkhardt 1.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Communal Facilities

  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on the right of Burkhardt 4.
    • There is stepped access into the laundry room.
    • There are 10 steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
    • 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.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.