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Overview

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• About View
  • The Hicks Building - Lecture Theatre Block is a medium sized building with four floors.
  • The are no lifts or stairways in the building. Access to other floors is via the main lift and main staircase in the Hicks Building - Main Block.
  • The floors are signed as floors D, E, F and G.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Sheffield.
  • The nearest tram stop is University of Sheffield.
  • The nearest bus station is Sheffield Interchange.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• There is a slight slope to the pavement outside the main Hicks building and a very easy ramp on the approach to the main Hicks Building entrance.
• The Lecture Theatre Block has two internal entrances from the Hicks Building - Main Block.
  There are no external entrances directly into the Lecture Theatre Block.
• The external entrance to the Hicks Building - Main Block is signed as Hicks Building.
  The internal entrance from the Main Block into the Lecture Theatre Block on floor F is signed as Mathematical and Physical Sciences Reception. Other internal entrances are not signed.
• The Hicks Building - Main Block external accessible entrance provides access to the internal entrance of floor D of the Hicks Building - Lecture Theatre Block.
• Floors D and E are accessed via stair lifts.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access via lift on floors D and E. There is step-free level access on floors F and G.
• Floors D and E do not have main circulation corridors and are isolated from the rest of the building.
  Floor D only give access to Lecture Theatres 3 and 4
  Floor E only gives access Lecture Theatre 5.
• Access to floors D and E is via platform lifts.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There is no seating available in circulation areas.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along some circulation routes.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors E, F and G.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors D and E.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located on floors D and E.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on Lecture Theatre 1 - B6 (opens new tab) .
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  • View information on Lecture Theatre 3 - D10 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Lecture Theatre 4 - D12 (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Lecture Theatre 5 - E07 (opens new tab) .

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located opposite the front of the Hicks Building - Main Block.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Hounsfield Road.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Hicks Building - Main Block.
• 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 ramp at the entrance.
• There are 4 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 do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 13cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 194cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 193cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Floor E - Internal Entrance from Main Block)

• This entrance is located on floor E of the Hicks Building - Main Block.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 6 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
• The handrail is not 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 step is 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 between 30cm and 45cm.

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Lift (Floor E - Stair Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located along the corridor to the right after exiting the main lift.
• This lift is a stair lift.
• The distance from main lift is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• floor E and lower floor E are accessed by this lift.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
• 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 internal dimensions of the lift are 82cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Floor F - Internal Entrance From Main Block)

• This entrance is located on floor F of the Hicks Building - Main Block.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 147cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is an identical entrance on floor G.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter the Hicks Building - Main Block.
• The distance from the Hicks Building Main Block - accessible entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The floors A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K 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 weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• 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 91cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 158cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Main Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter the Hicks Building - Main Block.
• The floors A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift (Floor D - Stair Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located along the corridor ahead as you enter.
• This lift is a stair lift.
• The distance from the Hicks Building - Main Block accessible entrance is 18m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The floor D and lower floor D are accessed by this lift.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
• 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 internal dimensions of the lift are 82cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (The Barry Jackson Room - Floor D)

• The room is located on floor D next to Lecture Theatres 3 and 4.
• The distance from floor D stair lift is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Reception (Mathematical and Physical Sciences - Floor F)

• The reception is located on floor F to the right after exiting the main lifts .
• The distance from the main lifts is 21m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
• The reception has windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not 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.

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Kitchen/Dining (Floor G)

• The kitchen/dining area is located off the corridor on floor G.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• The sink has a twist/turn tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Shower Facilities (Floor E)

• The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on floor E.
• The distance from the floor E stair lift is 4m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the shower.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• There is no shower seat.
• Additional features include: a full length mirror and coat hooks.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor F)

• The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located on floor F.
• The distance from the main lift is 18m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.