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B&Q Bury

Bridgehall Industrial Park, Bridgehall Lane, Heapbridge, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 7PJ

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Summary

  • This guide was created in July 2023.
  • There are no public transport links within 200m of the venue.
  • The venue has its own parking.
  • A designated drop off point is not available.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • This entrance has double doors.
  • The doors are automatic.
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift.
  • There is not a designated safe place which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Baby change facilities are available.
  • Right hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found to the right beyond the main entrance, at the rear of the store.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found to the right beyond the main entrance, at the rear of the store.

Getting Help and Assistance

  • Click + Collect is available at this store.
  • The Click + Collect point is located collections counter.
  • There is a home delivery service from this store.
  • The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
  • The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, shallow (garden), wheelchair attachable, board carrier (A-frame), flat-bed and wheeled basket.
  • An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Irish Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.

Public Transport

Parking

  • The store has its own parking facilities which do need to be booked in advance.
  • Blue Badge parking is available.
  • Blue Badge parking is clearly marked and signed.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • The car park is free for all users.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There are more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 470cm.
    • There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
    • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • There is a road to cross with flush paving.

Approach

  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There is step-free access on approach.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is 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.
  • A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 211cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 203cm.
  • There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

Entrance (TradePoint)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left hand side when you face the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a slope with a slight gradient .
  • There is a single automatic door which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
  • There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

Shop

  • There is step-free access throughout the shop.
  • The lighting levels in the shop are varied.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the shop.
  • All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
  • There is good colour contrast between the shelving and floor throughout the shop.
  • There is background noise in the shop.

Area (Garden Centre)

  • The area is internal and external.
  • This area can be found beyond the main entrance to the right.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
  • The width of the door opening is 216cm.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are varied.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • There is good colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in the area.

Area (Building Yard)

  • The area is internal and external.
  • This area can be found beyond the TradePoint entrance to the left.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
  • The width of the door opening is 265cm.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are varied.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • There is good colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in the area.

Planning Area (Kitchens)

  • The planning area is located in the centre of the store.
  • There is step-free access to the planning area.
  • The lighting levels in the planning area are varied.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 80cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 102cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are seats which do not have armrests.

Planning Area (Bathrooms)

  • The planning area is located in the centre of the store.
  • There is step-free access to the planning area.
  • The lighting levels in the planning area are varied.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 80cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 102cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are seats which do not have armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

Counter (Collections)

  • The counter is located beyond the main entrance to the left.
  • The counter is approximately 32m from the main entrance.
  • The counter is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
  • The counter is 105cm high.
  • The counter for seated users is 72cm high.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter for seated users has a clear knee recess.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (Paint Mixing)

  • The counter is located straight ahead beyond the main entrance and to the right.
  • The counter is approximately 60m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
  • The counter is 105cm high.
  • The counter for seated users is 76cm high.
  • There is an assistance button which is 78cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (Timber Cutting)

  • The counter is located at the rear of the store.
  • The counter is approximately 57m from the TradePoint entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
  • The counter is 90cm high.
  • There is an assistance button which is 130cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Checkouts

  • The checkout area is located beyond the main entrance to the left.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout area.
  • The checkout area is clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout area are varied.
  • The store has: staffed checkouts and self-service checkouts.
  • Staffed Checkout(s) View
    • The staffed checkout has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The checkout is 100cm high.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
    • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
    • The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • Self-Service Checkout(s) View
    • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 64cm and 150cm.
    • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the self-service checkouts.
    • There is a hand-held scanner.
    • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkouts.

Checkouts (TradePoint)

  • The checkout area is located either side of the TradePoint entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout area.
  • The checkout area is clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout area are varied.
  • The store has: staffed checkouts.
  • Staffed Checkout(s) View
    • The staffed checkout is placed in front of a patterned background.
    • The checkout is 107cm high.
    • The checkout for seated users is 72cm high.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
    • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
    • The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.

Accessible Toilet

  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear right hand corner of the store.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 82m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 271cm x 266cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 197cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the non transfer side.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern to lean back against.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 48cm.
  • The following grab rails are available: vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a horizontal grab rail on the door.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the floor and the toilet seat.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet roll holder and the hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 92cm.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid and a sanitary bin.
  • The cubicle does not have coat hooks.

Standard Toilet

  • This toilet is located at the rear right hand corner of the store.
  • This toilet is approximately 82m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is good for both female and male.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.

Exit

  • This information is for the exit located at the rear of the checkouts.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed.
  • There are security barriers before the exit.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 195cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The second set of doors is an open exit which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 210cm.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.