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Coupland Building 1

The University of Manchester, Coupland Street, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step free via slight slopes.
  • Coupland Building 1 has two entrances, one entrance provides step-free access via slight ramp with automatic doors (accessible entrance).
  • The accessible entrance is signed but not named.
    The main entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The accessible entrance gives access to the lower ground floor and the platform lift to the first floor. There is ramped access to the lift to the ground floor.
  • The main entrance has a long ramp or steps to access. Doors at this entrance are manual.

Getting Around

  • There is ramped/stepped access to the ground floor from the lower ground floor. There are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on both sides, for access to the ground floor from the lower ground floor left of the building.
    The ramp and steps can be overcome by using the lift in Room G33. There are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left side going up, for access to the lower ground male toilet and female toilets on the right of the building.
    There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Child Study Centre on the first floor.
    There are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on both sides, for access to the Child Study Centre offices.
  • There are some narrow corridors on the ground floor.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth.
    There are some floor surfaces which are patterned or have a shiny finish.
  • 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 8 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located Toilets with adaptations are located on the lower ground, ground and 1 floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female toilets on the lower ground floor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the lower ground and ground floors..
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on the lower ground and first floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the lower ground floor.

Entrance (Accessible)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Reception (General Information)

  • The reception is located on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance. is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 85cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • The 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the lower ground floor ahead as you enter through the accessible entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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, Braille markings and tactile markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • There is a steep slope to access the lift.

Lift (Room G33)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the corridor between the lower ground floor and ground floor, in room G33 accessed via room G30.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 33m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has slight ramps or slopes, step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The lower ground and ground floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 tactile markings, a high visual contrast and Braille markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 100cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast, tactile markings and Braille markings.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • There is a steep ramp to access the lift.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • 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 do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The second flight of steps have open risers.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, on the right.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 15m.
    • 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 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 90cm.
    • 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 204cm (width) x 270cm (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 130cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm 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 90cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 110cm and 135cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.