Access Guide
Summary
- Services/facilities within the venue include conference facilities, meeting rooms, training rooms, classrooms, workshops, and offices.
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
- The medical room in the centre of the building is used as the place of safety.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
- The nearest train station is Edinburgh Gateway.
- The nearest tram station is Ingliston Park & Ride.
- The venue has its own car park.
- The car park is located to the front and side of the building off Queen Anne Drive.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is a/are designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- Designated parking bays are not clearly marked/signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 495cm.
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- There is a dropped kerb from the car park to the store.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- Customers do not have to cross a road between the car park and the branch.
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- There is a lip to the edge of the dropped kerb.
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.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Entrance'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 179cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the opening is 114cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Reception (Main)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
- The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 09/01/2024.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
- Music is played in some areas.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the reception point.
- There is seating nearby the reception in the atrium.
Lobby (Atrium)
- The type of flooring in the lobby is tiles.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Seating in the lobby includes; bench seating, sofas and armchairs.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the lobby area.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The medical room in the centre corridor is used as the designated place of safety / quiet place.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played in the atrium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Conference Room(s)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Conference Suite - Herriot, Lauder, Napier, Doyle.
- Conference Suite - Herriot, Lauder, Napier, Doyle is located on the left of the building between the atrium and the central corridor.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- The room may be linked to form a large single conference auditorium, or subdivided into up to 4 separate rooms - Herriot and Doyle at the front off the atrium, and Lauder and Napier to the rear off the central corridor. The room is sound proofed and air-conditioned.
Room(s) (Edinburgh Suite - Classroom)
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- The room surveyed was Edinburgh Suite.
- Edinburgh Suite is located off the central corridor.
- There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 71cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- The furniture within the room may be reconfigured depending on the use.
Room(s) (Greyfriars, Holyrood, Pentland and Craft Rooms 1 to 4)
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- The room surveyed was Greyfriars.
- Greyfriars is located off the main front to rear corridor on the rights.
- Holyrood and Thistle are adjacent on the same corridor to the front of the building and are similar. Craft Rooms 1 to 4 are located to the rear of the building on the same corridor and are similar.
- There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- Greyfriars is shown in the first 4 photographs. Craft Room 2 is shown in the last 4 photographs.
Room(s) (Medical Room)
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- The room surveyed was Medical Room.
- Medical Room is located off the main corridor to the right.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door is easy to open.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 68cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This room is used as the place of safety / quiet room.
Room(s) (Bodyshop and Heavy Vehicles Workshop)
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- The room surveyed was Bodyshop and Heavy Vehicles Workshop.
- Bodyshop and Heavy Vehicles Workshop is located in the Automotive & Logistics are at the right end of the building.
- There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 129cm.
- The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 66cm and 69cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is concrete.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Caution - adjustable height car ramps.
Room(s) (Forklift Training)
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- The room surveyed was Forklift Training.
- Forklift Training is located at the rear right in the Automotive & Logistics area.
- There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 124cm.
- The height of the door release button is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 71cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 67cm and 71cm.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is concrete.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Moving forklifts Shelving units.
Room(s) (Workshop 2 - Welding)
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- The room surveyed was Workshop 2 - Welding.
- Workshop 2 - Welding is located to the rear on the right, off the main front to rear corridor.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key lock is 99cm.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 66cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is concrete.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Benches 87cm high. Car lift hydraulic ramp.
Room(s) (Electric Vehicles Workshop)
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- The room surveyed was Electric Vehicles Workshop.
- Electric Vehicles Workshop is located to the rear on the right, off the main front to rear corridor.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key lock is 99cm.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a whiteboard.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 66cm and 71cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is concrete.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The signage says Valet Bay Floor is painted concrete.
Area(s) (Light Vehicles Workshop)
- The facilities/services located to the rear left of the building include; vehicle ramps, benches, tables, training engines and vehicles.
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete.
- The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
- The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is concrete.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of areas.
- Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests and chairs with no armrests.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is not background music in this area.
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- Care should be taken for moving vehicles or equipment.
Area(s) (The Car Park)
- The facilities/services located in the "Car Park" workshop and storage area include; vehicle car park, training workshop, storage, valet training, tyre store, general storage.
- There is step-free access throughout the.
- There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete.
- The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
- The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is concrete.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is not background music in this area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Eating and Drinking (Café)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the front right of the building.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 86cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 68cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 71cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Eating and Drinking (Pitstop Lounge)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the lounge.
- The lounge is located to the right of the building at the rear of the café.
- There is step-free access to the lounge.
- For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- Staff cannot bring food and/or drinks to tables.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 67cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The Pitstop is the apprentices' lounge and breakout area. The servery is not used.
Toilet with Adaptations (Café - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter the café at the front right of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 222cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Additional Fixtures and Fittings
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- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 94cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Workshop 1 Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located to the far right of the building, in the corridor to Workshop 1 - Bodyshop and Heavy Vehicles.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 228cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Additional Fixtures and Fittings
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- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 93cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Café)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located to the right as you enter the building, and to the left as you enter the café.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located to the right as you enter the building, and to the left as you enter the café.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Workshop 1 Corridor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the far right of the building in the corridor to Workshop 1.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 95m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
