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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

South Block, Chesterfield College, Infirmary Road, Chesterfield, S41 7NG

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Access To

  • Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy is located on the first floor of the South Block.
  • View information on South Block (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has a lift, a platform lift and manual doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy.
  • There is a key/card reader to access, it is 130cm high.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 138cm.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the toilet corridor, at the front of the first floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilet corridor, at the front of the first floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the first floor.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Reception (Hair/Beauty/Wellness)

  • The reception is located on the first floor corridor, at the front of South Block.
  • The distance from the lift is 80m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 94cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • 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.
  • 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: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, in the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy corridor.
    • The distance from Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy reception is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • 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 200cm (width) x 240cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 135cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.