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University Place

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • University Place has four entrances. All four entrances provide step-free level access to the ground floor.
    Three are push pad activated, single automatic doors (the alternative being manual revolving doors). One is a manual gate and double automatic doors. It can also be accessed via The Place which has its own single manual door entrance which is permanently held open.
  • The accessible entrance is not named (signed as University Place). It is accessed coming from the direction of Brunswick Park.
    The other three entrances are also signed University Place.
    The Place entrance is named and signed The Place.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to the reception lobby area on the Ground Floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Access to Rooms Lecture Theatre B is via a slight ramp on Floor 2.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation corridors are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • 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 the Block 2 stairwell.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6).
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in standard toilets on all floors.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on all floors (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)..
    • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on floor 2 within the toilet with adaptations for the use of everyone.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the floor 1 within the Toilet with Adaptations.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Accessible)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 60cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 85cm.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located in the centre of the Floor 0 lobby.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 25m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • 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 background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • 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: sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift (Block 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located in Block 1, next to Stairwell 1.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 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.
  • 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 197cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings, a low 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 and a visual floor indicator.

Lift (Block 2)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the building in Block 2.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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.
  • 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 158cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low 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 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 (Block 1)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in Block 1, next to the lift.
  • Floors 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 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.

Stairs (Block 2)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear of the building, in Block 2.
  • Floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 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 between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the floor 1 corridor.
    • The distance from the Block 2 Lifts is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text, dementia friendly 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 84cm.
    • 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 283cm (width) x 240cm (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 103cm (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 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm 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 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 157cm and 168cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations - Shower)

  • 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 push.
    • There is no shower seat.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 3 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the floor 3 corridor.
    • The distance from the Block 1 Lifts is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 lever 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 146cm (width) x 260cm (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 82cm (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 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 108cm 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 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.