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Introduction

• The Vaults is located on the basement floor of the building.
• Access is via steps or by lift if using the accessible entrance.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 17:00 - 00:00.
• Thursday 17:00 - 00:00.
• Friday 17:00 - 02:00.
• Saturday 17:00 - 02:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Snow Hill.

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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 Newhall Street NCP Car Park.
  • The car park is located in Newhall Street.
• 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.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Newhall Hill.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a horizontal strip of standard parking.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Newhall Hill.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There is 1 step in front of the entrance which is unmarked and does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Newhall Hill.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This door is opened by staff from the inside upon request.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located just beyond the entrance.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G.
• The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The flooring is slightly uneven in some places.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 18m (20yd) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is modern French.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located in a corridor off the bar.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 210cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in a corridor off the bar.
  • The female and male toilets are 60m (66yd) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows one of the booth seating areas.