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Disabled Access Guide for Tower Building
The Sheffield College
City Campus
Granville Road
Sheffield
S2 2RL
Tel: 0114 2602600
Email: course-enquiries@sheffcol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.sheffcol.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Sheffield.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Sheffield.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.6m x 7m (15ft 1in x 22ft 11in).
The nearest designated bay is 19m (21yd) from the tower building entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 43m (47yd) from the tower building entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is not accessible to a wheelchair.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Tower Building Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 104cm (3ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 98cm (3ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Tower Building Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift (Main Lift)
The lift is located beyond the entrance lift.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the Entrance lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 2.2m (3ft 3in x 7ft 2in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Lift (Entrance Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located beyond the entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.48m (3ft 3in x 4ft 10in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the tower building entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the left as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 250cm x 320cm (8ft 2in x 10ft 5in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 190cm (6ft 2in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the right as you exit the lift.
The female and male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located beyond the entrance.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
