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B&Q Kirkcaldy

Fife Central Retail Park, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6QL

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Summary

  • This guide was created in November 2022.
  • There are public transport links within 200m of the venue.
  • The venue shares another venue's 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.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the tills, the customer service counter, the paint mixing counter and the Trade Point counter.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Step-free standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Baby change facilities are available.
  • Left hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found at the front left of the store, near the main entrance and to the right of the store, in the Trade Point area.
  • Baby changing facilities can be found within the accessible toilet at the front left of the store, near the main entrance.

Getting Help and Assistance

  • The Click + Collect point is located at the front of the store to the right of the entrance.
  • The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
  • The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, shallow (garden), board carrier (A-frame), flat-bed and wheeled basket.
  • Documents/information can be provided in: large print.
  • An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.

Public Transport

Parking

  • The store has shared parking facilities which do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Blue Badge parking is available.
  • Blue Badge parking is clearly signed but markings are faded.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • The car park is free for all users.
  • Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are.
  • Parking View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Parking spaces are provided on a first come first serve basis.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There are more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 240cm x 480cm.
    • There is a hatched zone on both sides but not to the rear.
    • The hatched zone is less than 120cm.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include a marked car park crossing point.

Approach (Main Entrance)

  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 163cm and are 90cm high.
  • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is step-free access on approach.

Entrance (Main)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards with good colour contrast and a visual identification band in front of the entrance.
  • A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is an open entrance.
  • The width of the opening is 273cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The width of the opening is 242cm.
  • There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 169cm.

Approach (TradePoint Entrance)

  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 163cm and are 90cm high.
  • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is step-free access on approach.

Entrance (TradePoint)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right.
  • 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 is a single automatic door.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 178cm.

Shop

  • There is step-free access throughout the shop.
  • The lighting levels in the shop are good.
  • 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 poor 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 to the left of the store.
  • There are double automatic doors to access this area from the shop.
  • The width of the door opening is 229cm.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • 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 poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in the area.

Area (Building Yard)

  • The area is internal.
  • This area can be found to the right of the store.
  • There are double automatic doors to access this area from the shop.
  • The width of the door opening is 201cm.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
  • 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 poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise in the area.

Planning Area (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

  • The planning area is located towards the rear left of the store.
  • There is step-free access to the planning area.
  • The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 82cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 101cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
  • The area has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • There are seats which do not have armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located at the front left of the store, near the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial 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 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • No key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 202cm x 240cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula 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 following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and the hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
  • The following grab rails are available: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin, 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.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the toilet seat, the toilet roll holder and the hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height and may not be reachable.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 99cm.
  • The cubicle also has: a full length mirror, a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.

Accessible Toilet (TradePoint - Left Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the TradePoint area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m from the TradePoint entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial 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 84cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • No key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm x 224cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula 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 and the wash basin.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door, a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin and a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the toilet seat, the toilet roll holder and the hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height and may not be reachable.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm.
  • The cubicle also has: a sanitary bin.
  • Comments View
    • This accessible toilet is 80m to the right from the main entrance.

Standard Toilet

  • There is no standard toilet, but the accessible toilet can be used by everyone.

Counter (Collections)

  • The counter is located to the right as you enter.
  • The counter is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The counter is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The counter has windows, TVs and glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The counter is 106cm high.
  • The counter is at a recommended height for a standing user.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (Paint Mixing)

  • The counter is located towards the centre of the store.
  • The counter is approximately 40m 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 good.
  • The counter is 105cm high.
  • There is an assistance button which is 115cm from the floor.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • Colleagues are trained to use the hearing system.

Counter (Timber Cutting)

  • The counter is located at the rear right of the store.
  • The counter is approximately 135m from the main 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 good.
  • The counter is 80cm high.
  • The counter is at a recommended height for a seated user.
  • There is an assistance button which is 86cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.

Counter (TradePoint)

  • The counter is located to the left as you enter.
  • The counter is approximately 5m from the TradePoint 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, has windows, TVs and glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The counter is 107cm high.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • Colleagues are trained to use the hearing system.

Checkouts

  • The checkout area is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout area.
  • The checkout area is clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout area are good.
  • The store has: staffed 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 102cm high.
    • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
    • The checkout has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.

Exit

  • This information is for the exit located beyond the checkouts.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed.
  • There are security barriers before the exit.
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 171cm.
  • A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The width of the opening is 239cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The second set of doors is an open exit.
  • The width of the opening is 268cm.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.