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GTG Kilbirnie Street

151 Kilbirnie Street, Glasgow, G5 8JH

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Summary

Getting Help and Assistance

  • GTG Kilbirnie Street please click here (new tab).
  • 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.
  • 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 not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.

Public Transport and Parking

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
  • The nearest train station is Pollockshields East.
  • The nearest underground tube station is West Street.
  • The dealership has its own car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the branch.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all customers.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay.
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay are 237cm x 491cm and there are no other bays.
  • There is a hatched zone on one side only.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m 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.
  • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Entrance'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.

Lobby

  • The type of flooring in the lobby is laminate.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Seating in the lobby includes; sofas.
  • The lighting levels are 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 not provided in the lobby area.
  • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • This lobby does not play background music in public areas.
  • Comments View
    • There is a coffee table at a height of 43cm.
    • There are some dark mats which may be perceived as a hole.

Entrance (Main Area from Entrance Lobby)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the centre right of the entrance lobby.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'GTG Workshops, GTG Classrooms'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 138cm (4ft 6in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 124cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
    • This door is locked, access is via the bell or key card reader.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete and laminate.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There are mats on the floor that might be perceived as holes.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

Entrance (Breakout Room 1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main corridor, on the right.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Breakout room'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.

Area(s) (Breakout Room 1)

  • The facilities/services located in the room include; tables and seating, water cooler and vending machines.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The following facilities in this area may not be accessible or usable for wheelchair users; water dispenser(s).
  • The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is laminate.
  • There is 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 all areas.
  • There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
  • There are some desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
  • There is not background music in this area.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the breakout area(s).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user within the breakout space(s).
  • The following types of seating can be found in breakout space(s); wooden benches.
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the breakout space(s) is 75cm.
  • Vending machines are available.
  • The vending machine controls range from 40cm to 133cm.

Entrance (Breakout Room 2)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located along the main corridor, at the rear right.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Breakout room'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.

Area(s) (Breakout Room 2)

  • The facilities/services located in the room include; seating, a worktop, fridge, microwave and a kettle.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate.
  • The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are not wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
  • The following facilities in this area may not be accessible or usable for wheelchair users; work surfaces and some of the refreshment area seating.
  • The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is laminate.
  • There is 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 all areas.
  • There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
  • There are not desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
  • Seating in this area includes; chairs with armrests and chairs with no armrests.
  • None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
  • There is not background music in this area.
  • There is a communal refreshment area.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the refreshment area.
  • There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
  • The height of the counter(s) is/are 95cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There is not a sink at refreshment areas.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the breakout area(s).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user within the breakout space(s).
  • The following types of seating can be found in breakout space(s); wooden benches, chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the breakout space(s) is 75cm.
  • Vending machines are not available.

Room(s) (Right Workshop - HGV's)

  • Access View
    • The room surveyed was the right workshop.
    • The right workshop is located in the right side 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.
    • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Room Details View
    • 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.
    • 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).
    • 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 not even.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • This is a mechanical workshop for heavy vehicles with heavy duty workbenches. The workbenches do not have wheelchair space below and are 84cm to 86cm high.
      There may be cables and/or hoses on the floor at different times.

Room(s) (Left Workshop - PSV's)

  • Access View
    • The room surveyed was the left workshop.
    • The left workshop is located in the left side 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.
    • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Room Details View
    • 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.
    • 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).
    • 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 not even.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • This is a mechanical workshop for public service vehicles with heavy duty workbenches. The workbenches do not have wheelchair space below and are 84cm to 101cm high.
      There may be cables and/or hoses on the floor at different times.

Room(s) (Kintyre Suite)

  • Access View
    • Kintyre Suite is located in the rear left corridor, just before the left workshop.
    • There are 3 other similar rooms; Kelburn Suite, Kelso Suite and Kinross Suite.
    • 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.
    • 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 low.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Room Details View
    • 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 72cm.
    • 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 some fixed furniture within the room(s).
    • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
    • 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.
    • 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.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located towards the end of the main corridor, on the right.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located towards the end of the main corridor, on the right.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the main corridor, on the right.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lobby 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 low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult 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 does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 208cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 10in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 122cm (4ft).
    • There is a flush 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 high.
    • 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) and wall is high.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not 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 74cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 70cm.
    • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • Comments View
    • The toilet with adaptations is also used as the female standard toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located towards the end of the main corridor, on the right.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lobby entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • 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 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.