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Overview

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• About View
  • The Samuel Alexander is a very large building with six floors.
  • There are two lifts and two main staircase, located at the North and South entrances.
  • The floors are signed as LG, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Room A214 and A215 in the west wing, on the second floor, is not accessible for wheelchair users as there is stepped access only to these rooms.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest parking is located to the front of the Ellen Wilkinson Building.
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  • The nearest train station is Manchester Oxford Road.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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  • Opening times for the building are Monday - Friday 09:00 to 17:00 Closed Saturday and Sunday.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level via the South ntrance .
• The building has two entrances.
  The South entrance is the accessible entrance located to the rear of the building.
• The entrances are signed as Samuel Alexander South entrance, Accessible entrance and Samuel Alexander North entrance.
• The North Entrance has stepped access.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building on all floors.
• There is stepped access only to rooms A214 and A215 in the Classics West Wing.
• There is a platform lift to access the rooms on the first floor at the North entrance.
• On the ground floor to the right of the North entrance, there is access to the Lecture Theatre, which is via the garden quadrangle.
  Access must be arranged with the building warden in advance.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish or carpeted.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are not any manual doors in circulation corridors, only for access to stairwells.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the lower ground floor, 1, 2, 3, and 4 levels.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • In the West Wing all four toilets with adaptations are left hand transfer.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on lower ground floor, 1, 2, 3 an 4 levels.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the lower ground floor level.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the lower ground floor level.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on A7 (opens new tab) .
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  • View information on Samuel Alexander Lecture Theatre (opens new tab) .
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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on A18 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on A102 (opens new tab) .
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  • View information on A115 (opens new tab) .
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  • View information on A201 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on A202 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on A213 (opens new tab) .
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  • View information on A214 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on A215 (opens new tab) .
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Student Support Hub (opens new tab) .
  • View information on University Centre for Academic English - UCAE (opens new tab) .
• Eating and Drinking View
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Entrance (South Entrance - Accessible)

• This entrance is located to the rear of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 89cm.
• The width of the opening is 99cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.

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Entrance (North Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the front of the Samuel Alexander building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 7 steps with 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 steps are unmarked.
• 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.
• There is a single marked step immediately before the entrance.
  The height of the step is 10cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 185cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 165cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• The first set of doors are kept permanently open whilst the building is open.

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Parking

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• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on the access road off of Dilworth Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

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Lift (South Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead from the South entrance.
• The distance from the South entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• The lower ground, ground, 1, 2, 3 and 4 levels 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 high 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 99cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 162cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast, Braille markings 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 are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Lift (Classics West Wing)

• The lift surveyed is located in the Classics West Wing.
• The distance from the South entrance is 110m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has automatic doors and step-free level access.
• The lower ground, ground, 1, 2, 3 and 4 levels 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 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 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 140cm (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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

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Lift (North Entrance - Platform)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of the North entrance foyer.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the South entrance is 167m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has automatic doors and step-free level access.
• The ground and 1 level are accessed by this lift.
• 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 a medium visual contrast, a high 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 100cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.

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Stairs (Classics West Wing - Ground Floor to Level 1)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left and right ahead frrom the North entrance.
• The ground floor and 1 level can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors.
• The steps have faded markings 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Stairs (Classics West Wing - Level 1 to Level 2)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the Classics West Wing .
• Levels 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have faded markings 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, ahead from the lift.
  • The distance from the South entrance lift is 4m.
  • 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 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 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 318cm (width) x 245cm (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 225cm (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 46cm 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 medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 117cm 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 89cm 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 sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 143cm and 133cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within South Wing Toilet with Adaptations - Lower Ground - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The distance from the lifts is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access, automatic doors and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a hoist in the toilet/shower with adaptations.
    The hoist covers from the door to the shower seat.
    There is a separate flip down seat at the doorway.
    The height of the flip down seat is 47cm.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• 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 46cm from the floor.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Classics West Wing - First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right of the west wing lift.
  • The distance from the Classics West Wing lift is 2m.
  • 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 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 137cm (width) x 249cm (depth) and there is not 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 77cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.