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Ridings Centre - Venue Toilets

Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1DS

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Public Toilets

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located within another venue.
    • The facilities are located in The Ridings Centre.
    • The toilet(s) is/are located in a pedestrianised area.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; female and male standard toilets and accessible toilet(s).
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the accessible toilet facilities.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the standard toilets.
    • The access to toilets is via; automatic door(s).
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • The venue has a car park.
    • On site Blue Badge parking is available.
    • Photograph 4 shows the Mobility Shop in the car park.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are staffed.

Access To (All Floors)

  • Description View
    • There are several entrances into the shopping centre with lift, stairs and escalator access to all floors.
      The entrance used for this guide is the Armshouse Lane entrance.
  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter from Armshouse Lane entrance and access lower mall, middle mall upper mall.
    • There are 15+ 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is not 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.
  • Escalator(s) View
    • The escalator(s) is/are located ahead as you enter from Armshouse Lane entrance.
    • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The escalators go both up and down.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are lower mall, middle mall and upper mall.
    • The escalator(s) steps are clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift for public use.
    • The lift is located ahead as you enter from Armshouse Road.
    • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
    • The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Armshouse Road entrance.
    • The lift is a standard lift.
    • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
    • The floors which are accessible by this lift are lower mall, middle mall and upper mall.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall.
    • The clear door width of the lift is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 210cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 11in).
    • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
    • There is not 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 not a hearing assistance system.
    • The lift does have Braille markings.
    • The lift does have tactile markings.
    • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

Access To (Lower Mall - Accessible Toilets- Standard Toilets and Parent and Baby Room)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
    • 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
    • There are stairs ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
    • There are 6 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is not 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Female Lower Ground Mall)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left and ahead as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet. There is a separate male accessible 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.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is pictorial 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 86cm.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 205cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a low 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is a medium 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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 mixer.
    • 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall.
  • Comments View
    • The male accessible toilet is similar with a left transfer side.

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

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m 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.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 62cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Parent and Baby Room (Lower Mall)

  • There is a parent and baby room for public use.
  • The parent and baby room is located ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The parent and baby room is approximately 29m from the lift.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the parent and baby room.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
  • There is no signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the lowered sink is 62cm (photograph 4).
    • Photograph 6 shows the feeding area.
    • Photograph 7 shows the children's play area.

Access To (Upper Mall - Accessible Toilet - Male and Female Standard Toilet)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at the rear of the upper mall.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Stairs View
    • There are steps at the rear of the upper mall.
    • There are 6 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is not a landing.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Upper Mall)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the upper mall.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access into the accessible toilet.
  • 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.
  • The key can be obtained from shopping centre staff.
  • 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 220cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush 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 high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • 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 horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a medium 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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 mixer.
    • 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 108cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
    • There is a high visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

Standard Toilet(s) (Upper Mall)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the upper mall.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 100m 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 81cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 1 shows three unmarked, deep steps with handrails on both sides leading to the male and female standard toilets.