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Humanities Bridgeford Street

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Humanities Bridgeford Street has one main entrance which provides step-free access via a ramp.
    There is a second external entrance which provides step-free access via a steep slope.
  • The main entrance is not named but is signed as Humanities Bridgeford Street.
  • The main entrance provides step-free slight sloped access to the reception on the Ground Floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building via a stair lift and a ramp, except access to The Hanson Room.
    There are some narrow corridors.
  • On the Ground floor there is a ramp to access the lobby area after the reception.
    The ramp bypasses three unmarked steps.
  • On the Ground floor in the Student Support Hub and Library there is a ramp to access the library area after the reception.
    The ramp bypasses three clearly marked steps.
  • There is a stair lift which bypasses three unmarked steps to access rooms G.34 and G.35.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
    Some surfaces are carpeted, smooth and patterned.
  • There are study/resting areas in all circulation areas throughout the building apart from the Basement floor.
    There is a mixture of seating types in these areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
    The signage does sometimes vary in terms of type, font and colour.
  • There are some manual doors to access corridors and lobby areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors (Basement, Ground, First Floor and Second Floor).
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the First Floor and Second Floor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the Basement level, First Floor and Second Floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the Basement level.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the Basement level within the toilet with adaptations.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Bridgeford Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on the opposite side to Higher Chatham Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 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 unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 101cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right after entering the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 122cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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).

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located within the ground floor lobby.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
  • All floors (Basement, Ground Floor, First Floor and Second 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 tactile markings and 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 108cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 190cm (width) x 135cm (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 mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located within the ground floor lobby.
  • All floors (Basement, Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor 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 not 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement corridor.
    • The distance from the lift is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • 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 240cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the left transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations - Basement - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the accessible toilet on the basement level.
  • 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 which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.