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Jean McFarlane Building

University Hall Place off Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Jean McFarlane Building has two entrances both of which provide step-free level access.
    The entrances have automatic doors.
  • The entrances are signed with the building name.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
    There are some floor surfaces which are patterned.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are some manual doors to access stairwells and corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on floors Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard male and female toilets on the ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 floors.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 floors..
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of and on the left side of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 75cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right past reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance. is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has automatic doors and step-free level access.
  • The ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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 low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a low visual contrast and Braille markings.
  • 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right past the lifts.
  • The ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor on the right as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, 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 and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 143cm (width) x 262cm (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 74cm (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 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 70cm 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 103cm 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 95cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 117cm and 155cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.