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Oddfellows Hall

The University of Manchester, Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • Oddfellows Hall has two entrances, one entrance provides step-free level access via lift (Rumford Street entrance) and one entrance provides ramped or stepped access (Upper Brook Street entrance).
  • The entrances are signed with the building and street name.
  • The accessible entrance gives direct access to the platform lift on the first floor which provides step-free level access to the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via slight slope around the ground floor.
    There is a slight lip to access the gender neutral toilets on the ground floor and on the ground floor corridor.
  • There are some narrow doorways along the circulation routes on all floors.
  • 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.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas on the ground floor with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation doors throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first and second 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 first and second floor.
    • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the ground floor..
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floors..

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building on 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 88cm.
  • The width of the opening is 208cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
  • There are 5 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 clearly marked.
  • 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.
  • The steps and platform lift are between the two sets of doors.

Lift (Entrance Platform)

  • The lift surveyed is located just inside the Rumford Street entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the Rumford Street entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has automatic doors and step-free level access.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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 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 79cm (width) x 128cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • This lift accesses a level change on the ground floor level.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards to rear of the building.
  • The distance from the platform lift is 19m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has slight ramps or slopes and step-free level access.
  • The Ground, 1, 2 and 3 floors 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 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 127cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • There is restricted (key card) access to floor 3.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The Ground , 1 and 2 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked 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 does 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor ahead from the entrance platform lift.
    • The distance from the entrance platform lift is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes, manual doors and narrow openings.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial 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 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 150cm (width) x 273cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (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 85cm 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 91cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 99cm 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 multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 102cm and 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.