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Fitness Suite

City of Glasgow College, Level 2, City Campus Building, 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF

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Summary

  • Service View
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located within the accessible changing room off the Gym main corridor, and on level 2 off the main concourse.
    • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located within the accessible changing room off the Gym main corridor.
    • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on level 2 off the main concourse.
    • Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet facility on level 2 off the main concourse.
    • Accessible changing facilities are located off the Gym main corridor.
    • Standard changing facilities are located off the Gym main corridor.
    • Accessible shower facilities are located off the Gym main corridor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms off the Gym main corridor.

Opening Times (Gym)

  • Monday 07:00 - 09:00.
  • Monday 12:00 - 13:00.
  • Monday 16:00 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 07:00 - 09:00.
  • Tuesday 12:00 - 13:00.
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 07:00 - 09:00.
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00.
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 07:00 - 09:00.
  • Thursday 12:00 - 13:00.
  • Thursday 17:00 - 18:00.
  • Friday 07:00 - 09:00.
  • Friday 12:00 - 13:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Useful Information

Entrance (Gym Reception)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level 2 at the rear right of the entrance lobby.
    • This entrance gives access to the Gym reception.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 230cm.
    • There is alternative access to the Gym via a corridor from the main entrance on level 2, past the toilet facilities.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located on level 2 to the rear right of the main concourse.
    • The reception point is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the level 2 main entrance.
    • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 105cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/03/2025.
    • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
    • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There is bench seating and single seats with armrests.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • This waiting area is also used by clients of the hair and beauty salon.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl, tiles and wood.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does play background music/sound.
    • Music/sound is played in the Gym and by the reception.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Gym

  • There is a manual, heavy, single door to access the gym.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
  • Staff receive training in assisting disabled people.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
  • In this area there are tables and chairs without armrests available.
  • Background music is played.
  • The flooring in the gym consists of vinyl.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Accessible Changing Room (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible changing room is located on the left as you approach the fitness suite from the reception.
    • This accessible changing room is approximately 20m from the Gym reception.
    • The accessible changing room is approximately 10m from the fitness suite.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
    • A key is required for the accessible changing room.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 97cm.
    • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 237cm x 268cm.
    • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a chair/stool, handrails, a dropdown rail, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
    • This is a shared changing room.
    • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
    • There is seating available within the changing room.
    • The seating within the changing room includes: a chair without armrests.
    • There are no lockers within the changing room.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
    • Access to the room requires a college card to give access.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • 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.
    • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
    • 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
    • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
    • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • 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 97cm.
    • 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).
    • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • Accessible Shower View
    • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
    • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
    • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
    • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
    • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.

Accessible Shower

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible shower is located on the left at the far end of the corridor before you enter the fitness suite.
    • This accessible shower is approximately 30m from the Gym reception.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the shower door.
    • The signage says 'Accessible Shower'.
  • Accessible Shower View
    • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
    • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
    • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
    • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
    • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • Comments View
    • The door opens outwards, is heavy and 97cm wide. It locks with a lever twist lock.
    • Entry to the room requires a college card to give access.

Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
    • The changing area that was surveyed is located on the left as you approach the fitness suite.
    • The changing area is approximately 30m from the Gym entrance.
    • The changing area is approximately 30m from reception.
    • The changing area is approximately 5m from the fitness suite.
    • There is step-free access to the changing area.
    • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles and standard showers.
    • This is a male changing area.
    • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
    • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
    • There are lockers within the changing area.
    • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
    • Entry to the room requires a college card to give access.
      Additional lockers are available in the main corridor to the fitness suite.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities are available.
    • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
    • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
    • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
    • There is no seat for the shower(s).
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilet facilities are not available.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are not available.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the accessible changing room.
  • Comments View
    • There is a separate toilet with adaptations and baby change facilities at the rear of the level 2 concourse.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located at the rear of the main entrance lobby to the left of the Gym.