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B&Q Ipswich Ransomes Park

4 The Sandlings, Euro Retail Park, off Ransomes Way, Warren Heath, Ipswich, IP3 9SN

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter via the TradePoint entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter via the TradePoint entrance.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located at the front of the store.
    • The name of the car park is Ramsomes Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the left front of the store.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 225cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are fixed barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 174cm.

Shop Floor

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • Some of the aisles are obstructed by product displays and overflow products.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Customers can obtain online items from the Customer Collection point, next to checkouts.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Counter (Kitchen and Bathroom Design)

  • The counter is located in the centre of the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 101cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 81cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.

Counter (Timber Cutting)

  • The counter is located at the rear, after the TradePoint entrance.
  • The distance from the TradePoint entrance is 80m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 78cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (Paint Mixing)

  • The counter is located in the centre of the store.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 65m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (Collections)

  • The counter is located to the right, as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 65m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 96cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 101cm.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located to the right, after the main entrance.
  • The store has payment counters.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The payment counter surveyed is located to the left of the checkouts.
    • Signage is provided for the counter.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The height of the counter is 83cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 65cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 89cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located to the right, as you enter the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 120cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 85cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 61cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 81cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 78cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
  • Scanner Touchscreens View
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 120cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 78cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the scanner shop self-serve touchscreens.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left, after the TradePoint entrance.
    • The distance from the TradePoint entrance is 50m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 120cm and 160cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Exit

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Entrance (TradePoint)

  • This entrance is located to the far right of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 192cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Counter (TradePoint)

  • The counter is located to the right, as you enter via the TradePoint entrance.
  • The distance from the TradePoint entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 198cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 118cm.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.