Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Visitors Only)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 480cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the officials and staff entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the officials and staff entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The parking is for officials and disabled visitors only.
Outside Access (Officials and Staff Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building in the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
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Comments
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- Visitors are met at the door by security (alerted by car park security) and escorted to the public entrance to the building.
- There is no unaccompanied access.
Level Change (Officials and Staff Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open by revolving.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- Adjacent to the revolving door is a pass door opened by security staff inside the building for people with any mobility difficulties.
- The entrance is under constant scrutiny.
- The inner door is permanently held open and leads through the security scanner, which has a width of 75cm.
- There is an adjacent alternative 120cm width pass door for use when accompanied by security staff.
Security Barrier
- Visitors to court buildings must pass through the security barriers.
- The barriers are 75cm wide.
- People with implants or pacemakers will be admitted separately and must not pass through the security system.
- People using mobility aids including wheelchairs will be admitted seperately.
- Assistance dogs will be seperately admitted.
- If any visitor has any special requirement they should phone or email the court and adequate provision will be made.
- Any Court visitor with any mobility difficulty must inform security at the door to ensure help is available in case of emergency.
Reception
- The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Emergency stairs have wheelchair refuge areas and evacuation chairs.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located adjacent to the stairs, facing the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 92cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Refreshment Area
- Vending machines are available in the first floor waiting area, to the right of the lift.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the waiting area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 7in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are accessible toilets in all parts of the building, with left and right transfer spaces.
- None of the accessible toilets have baby change facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in each waiting area.
- The female toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located in each waiting area.
- The male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the first floor waiting area.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.