Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a Pop Up Café, an events space, a co-working space, and a bookable meeting room.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is City Hall.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is QPark Charles Street.
- The car park is located in Charles Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Union Street.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 280cm x 483cm (9ft 2in x 15ft 10in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Charles Street.
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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 Blue Badge parking in Union Street is not marked into individual bays.
- The Blue Badge parking bay is 199cm wide.
- There is space for 2 vehicles to park in the Blue Badge parking bay.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the pop up café area.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Eating and Drinking (Pop-up Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the ground floor.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is cakes, pastries and varied lunches depending on the day of the week.
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Comments
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- The types of food served is;
- Mondays: Indian Wraps
- Tuesdays: South Korean
- Wednesdays: Filled Rolls and Salads
- Thursdays: Proper Pies
- Fridays: Filo Rolls, Bagels and Salads
- Saturdays: Coffee, pastries and cup cakes.
Bookable Meeting Room
- The meeting room is located on the ground floor, to the left hand side of the building as you enter.
- The door is single, heavy, and opens towards you (pull).
- The clear door width is 71cm.
- There is a desk and chairs.
- The height of the desk is 70cm.
- The chairs are height adjustable and have armrests.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the events space.
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Comments
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- The Pop-Up Café area can be used for events if wheelchair access is required.
- There is a handrail on the left going up from the ground to first floor.
- There is a handrail on the right going up from the first floor to the second and third floors.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 2, 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to on the ground floor.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 126cm x 110cm (4ft 2in x 3ft 7in).
- There are not 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The lift does not give access to the events space on the first floor.
Co-working Space
- The co-working space is located on the second floor, immediately ahead as you exit the lift.
- There are desks and chairs throughout the co-working space.
- The height of the highest desk is 80cm.
- The height of the lowest desk is 67cm.
- The chairs are height adjustable and have armrests on both sides.
- There are sofas and a breakout space at the right hand side of the co-working area.
Level Change (Kitchen and Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right hand side of the co-working space as you exit the lift.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Kitchen
- There is a kitchen for users of the co-working space.
- The door to the kitchen opens away from you (push) and is permanently held open.
- The door is single.
- The clear door width is 77cm.
- The height of the work surfaces is 90cm.
- Some of the cupboards are moveable and on wheels.
- The height of the hobs is 91cm.
- The hobs are ceramic with touch controls.
- The height of the sink is 91cm.
- The taps are lever mixer.
- The height to the top of the cupboard door handles is 75cm.
- The height of the oven door handle is 69cm.
- The height of the oven controls is 80cm.
- The height to the fridge and freezer door handles is 76cm.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, to the right hand side of the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 185cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 1in).
- There is not 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- 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 the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
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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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor, to the right hand side of the building.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor, to the right hand side of the building.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.