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Bracknell Library

The Avenue, Bracknell, RG12 1BH

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor past the reception area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located to the rear of the library, off Weather Way.
    • The name of the car park is Weather Way Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Town Square Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building in the Town Square.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 108cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the library.
  • The distance from the Town Square entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • 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, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Library (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, desks and height adjustable desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of main entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from reception is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 86cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 97cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • There are 2 identical service lifts - one goes from the ground floor to the lower ground floor and is used for book storage.
  • The second lift goes from the ground floor to the first floor study area and is exclusively for wheelchair users.
  • Customers must be accompanied by a member of staff when using the lift.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the main entrance, behind the lift.
  • There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Area (First Floor Study Area)

  • The study area and adult fiction section is located on the first floor of the library.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into this area.
  • Facilities available in this area include: an information desk, computers.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (First Floor Information Desk)

  • The counter is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 97cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor past the reception desk.
    • The distance from reception is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 272cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.