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Overview

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• About View
  • The Core Technology Facility is a large building with five floors.
    There are offices and laboratories which are arranged around a central atrium.
  • There are two main lifts, and one main staircase.
  • The floors are signed B for basement, G for ground floor, 1 for first floor, 2 for second floor, and so on.
    This is slightly different inside the lifts where control buttons are marked 0 instead of ground floor, and -1 instead of basement.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
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  • The nearest train station is Ardwick.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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  • The Core Technology Facility is linked internally to the AV Hill building.
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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via a slope with a very easy gradient.
• There are four entrances to the building.
  The most accessible entrance is to the front of the building, off Grafton Street.
  There is a second accessible entrance to the rear of the building, off Rumford Street.
  There is a further entrance on the third floor via link bridge from the AV Hill Building.
  There is also an entrance onto the basement floor from the basement car park.
• The main entrance is not named (signed as Core Technology Facility).
• The main entrance gives direct access to the ground floor, which provides step-free access via lift to the building.
• There are manual doors at the internal and basement entrances.

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Getting Around

• Circulation routes beyond reception and adjacent ground floor facilities require a key card.
• There are shiny surfaces is many areas on the ground floor, and in some corridors from the first floor upwards.
• There is plenty of mixed seating on the ground floor in communal areas, including the atrium.
  There is a mixture of seating in other areas from the first floor upwards.
• Wayfinding signage is provided near reception, and in the lift lobby on all floors.
• There are manual doors in some circulation routes within the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 10+ toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the female and male standard toilets on the second and third floors.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on all floors.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the accessible toilet in the lift lobby on the ground floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground and first floors towards the front of the building.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building, off Grafton Street.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 244cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 23m from the accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is additional basement level covered parking to the rear of the building off Rumford Street.
    There is a key card activated roller shutter door to the car park.
    The key card reader is 130cm high.
    The key card reader is not in a convenient position for use from within a vehicle.

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Entrance (Accessible)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Grafton Road.
• 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 132cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead after the accessible entrance.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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: armchairs and sofas.
• Reception is open during normal building opening hours.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located on the left on the ground floor, through the door.
• The distance from reception is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The basement floor, ground floor, floors 1, 2, and 3 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 medium 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 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 132cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

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Entrance (Rear)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the building, off Rumford Street.
• 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 133cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 141cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Lift (Ground Floor Platform)

• The lift surveyed is located on the left after the rear entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the rear entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• 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.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 83cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 73cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.

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Entrance (from AV Hill Building)

• This entrance is located on the third floor, at the end of the link bridge from the AV Hill Building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 118cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a manually operated turnstile gate to the right of the second entrance door.
  The turnstile gate is released by key card.
  The key card reader is 117cm high.
  The turnstile gate is 65cm wide.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead after the rear entrance .
• The basement floor, ground floor, floors 1, 2, and 3 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.

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Stairs (Second Floor to Third Floor)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the building.
• The second and third 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 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Front - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead after reception, on the right.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • 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 208cm (width) x 196cm (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 156cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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 46cm 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 104cm from the floor.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 108cm 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 118cm 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 152cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Lift Lobby - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the main lift lobby on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial 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 174cm (width) x 420cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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 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 98cm 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 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 108cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 80cm 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 sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 142cm and 159cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Rear - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the building in the lab corridor.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 65m.
  • 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 Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • 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 195cm (width) x 174cm (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 125cm (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 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 94cm from the floor.
  • 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 104cm 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 122cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Ground Floor Lift Lobby Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations in the lift lobby on the ground floor .
• 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.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.