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Overview

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• About View
  • The venue has 3 floors.
  • Services and facilities on the ground floor include: A reception, seating area and toilets.
  • Facilities on the first floor include: Changing area and pools.
  • Facilities on the first floor include: the viewing gallery and seating.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Sutton Coldfield Station.
  • This station has step-free access.
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the viewing gallery and seating .
  • There are no doors along circulation routes.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right when entering the pool building.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right when entering the pool building and within the male changing room.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right when entering the pool building and within the female changing room.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the mixed changing rooms.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located within the mixed changing area on the lower ground floor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located within the male, female and mixed changing rooms.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the female and mixed changing rooms and the ground floor accessible toilet. .
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located within the mixed changing area on the lower ground floor.
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the mixed changing area on the lower ground floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the male, female and mixed changing rooms.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 70cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 64m from the main entrance .
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building .
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 190cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located on the left when entering the pool building.
  • The distance from the main 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 105cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • There are security barriers which are operated by staff.
  • The security gate opening is 190cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the viewing gallery. .
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right when entering .
• The distance from the entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is a platform lift.

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• Platform Lift View
  • The ground and lower ground floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 98cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs are located to the right when entering the pool building.
• the ground floor and lower ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Viewing Gallery)

• The stairs are located to the right when entering .
• the ground floor and the viewing gallery can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Pools

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• Pool 1 View
  • This is an indoor pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: benches and a seated viewing balcony (with stepped access).
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
  • Alternatively, access into the water is via a ladder.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a manual hoist.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

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Changing Area (Female)

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• Changing Area View
  • The female changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the lifts.
  • The distance from the lift is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access via lift.
  • This is a platform lift.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 105cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has push taps.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are sensor.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Changing Area (Mixed)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the lower ground floor to the right when exiting the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access via lift.
  • This is a platform lift.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a changing facility with adaptations, toilets and baby change facilities.
  • There are no lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has push taps.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Mixed Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located within the mixed changing area.
  • The distance from the mixed changing area entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower and a toilet with adaptations.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 240cm (width) x 253cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 117cm 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 71cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 114cm from the floor.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Seating Area (Viewing Gallery)

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• Location and Access View
  • The viewing gallery is located to the far right when entering the pool building and then up a set of stairs.
  • The most accessible route has stepped access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Seating Area View
  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • There is stepped access to to the seating.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right when entering the main entrance on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open 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 inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 159cm (width) x 330cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 113cm 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 75cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.