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Batley Town Hall Public Toilets

Batley Town Hall, Market Square, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5DA

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Public Toilets (Kirklees Council)

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located within another venue.
    • The facilities are located on the ground and first floor of Batley Town Hall.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; accessible toilet(s), Changing Places and female and male standard toilets.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the Changing Places facilities.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the female and male standard toilets.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the female standard toilets.
    • The access to toilets is via; manual door(s).
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • There is a public car park nearby (within approx. 200m).
    • Off site Blue Badge parking is available.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are staffed.
    • These facilities are only open when meetings or events are taking place in the town hall. There are male and female toilets on the ground floor and first floor.

Access To (Batley Town Hall - Main Entrance)

  • Description View
    • There is a ramp/slope and steps in front of the town hall.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is to the right of the town hall main entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Stairs View
    • The steps are in front of and to the right of the town hall.
    • There are 4 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Access To (Changing Places (Partial) and Ground Floor Male and Female Standard Toilets)

  • Description View
    • There are two ramps/slopes to access the changing places facility (partial).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The first ramp/slope is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the main entrance. This ramp/slope is immediately in front of the entrance to the bar area, it is steep but can be stepped over (photograph 2). The second ramp/slope is located to the rear of the bar area (photograph 3) and is described below.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 99cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Stairs View
    • There are steps to the left of the changing places facility to access the Female Standard Toilet only (photograph 4).
    • There are 3 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Changing Places (Partial)

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is located ahead and to the right as you enter and then beyond the café area.
    • The facility is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Batley Town Hall main entrance.
    • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
    • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
    • There is ramped/sloped access into the facility.
    • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • You do need a key for the facility.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from the caretaker.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the facility are 188cm x 210cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
    • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 98cm.
    • Dropdown rails are provided.
    • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
    • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The type of wash basin is fixed.
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
    • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 114cm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • There is not a coat hook.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • This facility does not meet the full requirements of a changing places facility due to the limited size.
    • There is a privacy curtain available to cover the toilet area (photographs 8 and 9).
    • This curtain in hung on two moveable rails.
    • The fold down baby change table is 92cm high.

Standard Toilet(s) (Male and Female Standard Toilets)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located to the rear of the bar area.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Batley Town Hall main entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located to the rear of the bar area.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the Batley Town Hall main entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Access To (First Floor - Accessible Toilet and Male and Female Standard Toilets)

  • Description View
    • The first floor can be reached by stairs or lift.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is also a ramp/slope to access the standard male toilet (photographs 5 and 6).
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Stairs View
    • The stairs to the first floor are located ahead as you enter Batley Town Hall main entrance (Photographs 1 and 2).
    • There are 15+ steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift for public use.
    • The lift is located ahead as you enter Batley Town Hall main entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
    • The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The lift is a standard lift.
    • The floors which are accessible by this lift are B,G,1.
    • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to on the ground floor.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
    • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
    • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
    • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate.
    • The clear door width of the lift is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 137cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
    • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
    • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
    • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
    • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
    • The lift does have an audible announcer.
    • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.
    • The lift does not have Braille markings.
    • The lift does have tactile markings.
    • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor at the end of the main corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 162cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 130cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a high visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a low visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall.

Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on the first floor.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located on the First floor.
    • There is step-free access to the toilet(s), via lift.
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the lift.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a shallow clearly marked step without hand rails immediately in from of the male toilet door, (as shown in photograph 2).
    • There is a shallow clearly marked step without handrails to access one of the toilet cubicles in the female toilet, (as shown in photograph 8).