Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (City College Plymouth)
Introduction
- The Kings Road Centre Library has height adjustable desks available.
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- The library is located on the first floor of the Kings Road Centre.
Opening Times (Term Time)
- Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- Closed on Bank Holidays.
Opening Times (Holidays)
- Monday 09:00 - 15:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 15:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 15:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 15:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- Closed on Bank Holidays.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Devonport.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Devonport.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Site/Campus Car Park (Front Visitors Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the STEM Centre, off Kings Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are STEM Centre and Stars Hair and Day Spa.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 510cm (11ft 12in x 16ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the STEM Centre.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the STEM Centre.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the STEM Centre main entrance.
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- Parking charges only apply during term time.
- Parking is free out of term time.
- This car park is also used as a drop off area.
- Payment by phone can be made viahttps://www.paybyphone.co.uk/
- It also contains 2 electric charging bays (photograph 6).
Parking (North Entrance)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is outside the North Entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 450cm (10ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the North Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the North Entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are a number of motorcycle parking bays on the slip road from the North Entrance to Paradise Road as shown in photograph 6.
Outside Access (North Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in).
Level Change (North Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
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- The ramp has handrails on different sides as you approach.
Outside Access (East Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
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- These doors are push pad operated.
Level Change (East Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the North Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 150cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
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- There is a bank of two similar lifts.
Outside Access (Library Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
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- There are security barriers just beyond the entrance doors, 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Entrance (Stem Hub to Library)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located along the Stem Hub.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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- There are security barries just beyond the entrance.
- The security barriers are 95cm wide.
- This entrance gives access to the library from the Stem Building via the Stem Hub.
Reception
- The Library Reception is located ahead after you enter.
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Library Entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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- Portable hearing loops are available if requested in advance.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- It takes approximately 3-5 days to process an order.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard, large rollerball mouse, height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Screen Tinter, ClaroView and Zoom Text.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilets are on the first floor of the Kings Road Centre, by the lifts.
- Please see the guide for the Kings Road Centre for further details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located in the Kings Road Centre.
- Please see the guide for the Kings Road Centre for further details.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.