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Boldmere Library

Boldmere Library, 119 Boldmere Road, B73 5TU

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Overview

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located off Boldmere Road.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The slope bypasses the step.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The step marking is not clearly visible.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 11cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There are handrails on both sides of the slope which are in reach.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead from the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 94cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the children's area and the toilet with adaptations.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The computer desks are narrow underneath with narrow access spaces.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • The portable hearing system is available from reception on request.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large letter key keyboards, trackball mouse and handheld magnifiers.
  • Braille books are available to order from the central library. This library uses 'Ease Of Access' software.

Reading Room

  • The room is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The reading room is for meetings or quiet study.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: long tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The table and seating can be moved or removed if needed.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Side Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the library.
    • The distance from reception is 11m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The toilet with adaptations is accessed with a radar key available from reception .
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin has push taps.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.