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Coupland Building 3

The University of Manchester, Coupland Street, Manchester, M15 6FH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level access.
  • Coupland Building 3 has one entrance that provides step-free level access to the ground floor entrance foyer.
  • The entrance is not named (signed Coupland Building 3).

Getting Around

  • There are 3 unmarked steps with no handrails on the ground floor.
    It is possible to bypass the steps via the lift. There are 2 unmarked steps with no handrails on the first floor.
  • The main entrance corridor has a slight slope.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors..
    • The female toilet facilities are located on first floor..

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 87cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 70cm.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 70cm.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Entrance (Reception of Medical Sciences and Dentistry)

  • This entrance is located on the right as you enter the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 89cm.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.

Reception (School of Medical Sciences and Dentistry)

  • The reception is located on the ground floor on the right as you enter the building.
  • The distance from School of Medical Science and Dentistry 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 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed 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 and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and on the left as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has automatic doors and a very easy ramp or slope.
  • The lower ground floor, ground floor, ground floor corridor, 1 and 2 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 106cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The lower ground floor, ground floor, 1 and 2 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, on the left corridor.
    • The distance from the lift is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift and automatic 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 automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a push pad 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 207cm (width) x 214cm (depth) and there is 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 push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • 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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 135cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm 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 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 78cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a portable powered hoist in the toilet with adaptations.
      The power cord for the hoist can be obtained from Paula O'Grady.