Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Stoddart Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-hallam-university/access-guides/stoddart-building
- Related link Stoddart Lecture Theatre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-hallam-university/access-guides/stoddart-lecture-theatre
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- This venue is located within the Stoddart Building.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Sheffield.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Staff and Visitors Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is underground.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 403cm x 607cm (13ft 3in x 19ft 11in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 220cm (7ft 3in).
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There is a strict Permit to Park policy on all campuses.
- First priority for permits is given to staff and students with disabilities.
- Pre-booked visitor parking is available in the Stoddart Building car park at City Campus.
- Public car parks are available on Eyre Street.
Outside Access (Arundel Gate Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Arundel Gate.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
Level Change (Arundel Gate Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The stairs are located to the rear left of the building as you enter via the Arundel Gate entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 14m from the Arundel Gate entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is a similar staircase in the staff and visitors' area at the right hand side of the building (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear left of the building as you enter via the Arundel Gate entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Arundel Gate entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 124cm x 142cm (4ft 1in x 4ft 8in).
- 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 lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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- There are 2 identical lifts in this area.
- The lift surveyed was on the right.
Entrance (Stoddart Deli Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Level 1 of the Stoddart Building, to the centre of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 354cm (11ft 7in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the dining room.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Stoddart Deli entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- 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 not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- The type of food served here is hot drinks and snacks from vending machines.
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- There is a microwave for use by students and visitors.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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- The nearest accessible toilets are on Level 1 of the Stoddart Building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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- The nearest standard toilets are on Level 1 of the Stoddart Building.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.