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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Belfast Lanyon Place.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The name of the nearest tram stop is Millfield.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is North Street.
  • The car park is located on North Street.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 450cm (6ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on both sides of Royal Avenue.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • The last step does not have a handrail.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.

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Lift (Side Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the side entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 90cm (2ft 10in x 2ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Reception (Main)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 29/11/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Entrance (Lending Library)

• This information is for the entrance located straight ahead from the main entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
• Comments View
  • The side entrance opens directly into the lending Library.

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Reception (Lending Library)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Lending Library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 23/11/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the main reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 136cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Information and Business)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
• Comments View
  • The push pad is on the left when facing the door, midway along the landing wall.
    
  • Only one side of the double doors is automatic.
    
  • The other door is manual and opens towards you.
    
  • The manual door may be difficult to open, and has an open width of 92cm.
    
  • There are security barriers through the double doors with a width of 100cm.

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Reception (Information and Business)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Information and Business library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet (Purple Key - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left from the side entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from main reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 248cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).

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Accessible Toilet (Green Key - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left from the side entrance.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from main reception.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 169cm x 229cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 6in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet Green Key)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 79cm (2ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are no standard toilets for females.
    
  • Females are required to use the accessible toilet on the ground floor.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.