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The Environmental Training Tank

Fleetwood Nautical Campus, Broadwater, Fleetwood , FY7 8JZ

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Getting Here (Fleetwood Nautical Campus)

Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Male and Female Standard Changing Rooms. Male and Female Standard Toilets. Off-shore Training Tank.

Site/Campus Car Park (Fleetwood Nautical Campus)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite the main campus building and Environmental Training Pool.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are main campus building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 500cm (7ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by anybody.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is level access to the car park from the the main building.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the campus entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main building - Reception entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is a overflow car park to the left of the Marine Engineering Centre with a height restriction barrier of 2400cm.

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is Fleetwood Nautical Campus.
    • The car park is located at the front of the main campus building.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the steps.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 11 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Side Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The entrance at the side are roller shutter doors and the doors would need to be opened by a member of staff from inside to access the building.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the rear area of the Training Tank.
    • The width of the ramp is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The ramp can been seen in photographs 4-6.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors (Level 1 Training Area)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Level 1.
    • The stairs are located straight ahead beyond the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 1m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15 steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • 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 not a landing.
    • There are 2 metal staircases on the poolside at either corner to give access to the Level 1 Training Area.

Swimming Pool (Training Tank)

  • There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
  • There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
  • There is a wet side chair available.
  • There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
  • There are not steps into the swimming pool.
  • There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
  • There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

Level Change (Training Tank)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located as you exit the Changing Rooms to the Training Tank area.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Standard Changing Room (Female)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located beyond the main entrance to the right.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Training Tank.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

Standard Shower (Female Changing Room)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the female changing room.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • There is a single step to access the shower and the step is 13cm high.
    • The shower heads are fixed.

Standard Changing Room (Male Changing Room)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located beyond the main entrance to the left.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Training Tank.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

Standard Shower (Male Changing Room)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male standard changing room.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • There is a single step to access the showers and the step is 13cm high.
    • The shower heads are fixed.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the main Campus Building opposite the Training Tank Building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located within the female changing room.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located within the male changing rooms.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.